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 clinical expertise, 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 build a strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.
The RoleAcute 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 individuals requiring
epilepsy 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 and identifying changes 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 including Epic EMR, Pyxis medication systems, and Alaris infusion 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 for
higher-acuity medical patients while developing advanced assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills in a nationally recognized academic medical environment.
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 pay range for this role is $41.05 - $54.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
