What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine and Epilepsy (6 Central) - Wage position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system's most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinicalexpertise, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.
As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to builda strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.
The Role
Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units:3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central.While each unit has unique characteristics and patient populations, all share a commitment to outstanding patient care, teamwork, and professional nursing practice.
In this role, you will care for adult patients experiencing a wide variety of medical conditions and disease processes in a fast-paced acute care environment. Depending on the unit, patient populations may include individualsrequiringepilepsy monitoring, oncology-related care,ketamine treatment, specialty post-surgical care, and management of diverse high-acuity medical conditions.
A typical day may include:
Delivering comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult medicine patients
Performing ongoing patient assessments andidentifyingchanges in clinical condition
Collaborating closely with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members
Managing patients with complex diagnoses and multiple comorbidities
Coordinating care plans and supporting safe patient transitions
Educating patients and families on treatment plans and recovery goals
Participating in shared governance, practice councils, quality initiatives, and nursing committees
Utilizing advanced clinical technologies includingEpic EMR, Pyxis medication systems, andAlarisinfusion pumps
Serving as a preceptor, mentor, charge nurse, or pursuing future leadership opportunities
One of the unique advantages of General Medicine at UVA Health is the opportunity to care forhigher-acuity medical patientswhile developing advanced assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills in a nationally recognized academic medical environment.
Why UVA Health
At UVA Health, nurses are empowered to grow professionally while practicing at the highest level of their license. As part of a leading academic health system, you will have access to the resources, clinicalexpertise, and collaborative culture that support exceptional patient outcomes and long-term career success.
The Acute General Medicine service line is especially attractive to nurses seeking a wide range of clinical experiences, strong staffing support, and meaningful opportunities for advancement.
Highlights include:
Supportive nurse-to-patient ratios typically ranging from 1:3 to 1:4
A highly collaborative culturewhere nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams work together to deliver exceptional care
Strong hospitalist partnershipsand accessible physician teams that promote professional development and confidence in clinical decision-making
Participation inshared governance, giving nurses a meaningful voice in practice and organizational decisions
Robust professional growth opportunities including:
Clinical ladder advancement
Professional certification support
Practice councils and committee involvement
Preceptor and mentor development
Charge nurse and shift leader opportunities
Leadership development pathways
Structured onboarding, residency support, and extended orientation for nurses transitioning into the specialty
Access to extensive clinical support resources including:
IV therapy teams
Laboratory and phlebotomy services
Wound care specialists
Patient transport teams
Numerous interdisciplinary support services
Free CEU opportunities and ongoing professional development resources
A culture known for strong retention, where many travelers choose to become permanent team members and former employees return to continue their careers
For nurses who enjoy variety, value teamwork, and want exposure to a broad spectrum of disease processes and patient populations, Acute General Medicine provides an exceptional environment to develop clinicalexpertiseand build a rewarding long-term career.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. 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.
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including 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.
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