Join the Extended Stay Unit at UVA Health

Be part of our Phase 3 Extended Stay Unit (ESP), where we provide specialized care for low-acuity perianesthesia/perioperative patients. UVA Health is seeking dedicated clinicians to join our team and contribute to efficient patient progression through the perioperative department.

Unit Details:

• Beds: 8 beds staffed daily, following staffing ratios recommended by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

• Hours of Operation: Monday 0700 to Saturday 1900

• Services: ESP is a 'fast track' observation unit for patients requiring lower nurse to patient ratios, facilitating rapid patient turnover. Most patients stay less than 23 hours.

• Admission/Discharge Criteria: Patients slated for same-day discharge or an observation period post-procedurally, as defined by the primary team via order in EMR. Outpatient cases and inpatient admissions requiring a 1-night stay without significant comorbidities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing care for patients transferred from Phase I and Phase II levels of care in PACU.

• Manage care and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Seek and provide feedback for improved clinical practice.

• Assume a beginning leadership role and seek mentoring in this process.

Requirements:

• Capable clinician with a focus on expanding knowledge and skills.

• Consistently provides effective direct care to complex patients.

• Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level.

• Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Contact:

For questions or to apply, contact Health System Talent Recruiter, Ashlyn Trant, at hyf5sf@virginia.edu.

Join UVA Health and contribute to efficient patient care in our Phase 3 Extended Stay Unit!

• Relationship Based Care - Patients and families: reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.

• Relationship Based Care - Self and colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.

• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.

• Empowered Leaders: demonstrates knowledge of and actively participates in shared governance.

• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.

• Lifelong Learning: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.

• Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90 - $53.00 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.