Registered Nurse (RN) Preop/Postop (PACU): Outpatient Surgery

**Join UVA Health's PeriOperative Units**

Are you ready to be a part of a world-class healthcare institution dedicated to excellence? UVA Health, a Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system, invites you to explore exciting opportunities within our PeriOperative Units.

**About UVA Health:**
- Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report
- Designated as a National Cancer Institute cancer center
- UVA Children’s ranked as the best children's hospital in Virginia
- Comprehensive network including a level 1 trauma center and community hospitals

**PeriOperative Units:**
- Outpatient Surgery Center PeriAnesthesia
- Outpatient Surgery Center PACU
- Outpatient Surgery Center PreOp
- Orthopedic Center at Ivy Road
- Outpatient Ambulatory - PreAnesthesia Testing and Evaluation Clinic

**OPSC PACU Overview:**
- Fast-paced phase 1 and 2 recovery area
- Support for 12 OR's with diverse patient population
- Nurse to patient ratios follow ASPAN guidelines
- Schedule: M-F, 0700-1930, no nights, weekends, or holidays

**OPSC PreOp Overview:**
- Schedule: M-F, 0600-1630, no nights, weekends, or holidays

**Join Our Team:**
- Experienced RNs sought for our interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional growth and promotion
- Generous benefits package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Support for certification, education, and career development

**Contact:**
For questions, contact Health System Talent Recruiter, Ashlyn Trant, at hyf5sf@virginia.edu.

**Learn More:**
For more information and to apply, visit:
- [UVA Health Jobs](https://jobs.virginia.edu/)
- [UVA Health Benefits](https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits)
- [UVA Nursing Professional Governance Organization](https://uvanpgo.org/)

**Join UVA Health and be a part of our commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development.**

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: 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: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: 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.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• 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 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.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.