RN Clinical Educator and Float Nurse
The RN Educator / Float RN is a dual-role position that supports the Clinical Practice Group (CPG) network across family medicine, pediatric and specialty clinics in the Charlottesville, Culpeper and Valley regions. This role is split approximately 50% dedicated to nursing education and 50% to direct patient care as a float pool RN, ensuring both clinical excellence and operational continuity across the network.
In the educator capacity, this role is responsible for onboarding, orientation and ongoing training of clinical staff, promoting standardized workflows, best practices and regulatory compliance across all CPG sites. The RN Educator partners closely with leadership and clinic teams to assess learning needs, support process improvement initiatives, and provide hands-on coaching to enhance staff competency, quality outcomes, and patient experience.
In the float RN capacity, this role provides in-person clinical support across multiple practice locations, functioning as a key resource to maintain patient access and care delivery. Responsibilities include direct patient care, obtaining vital signs, clinical intake and triage, assisting providers during visits and procedures, performing point-of-care and laboratory testing, and ensuring adherence to quality control standards.
This position requires strong clinical expertise, adaptability and the ability to build relationships across diverse teams. The role operates Monday through Friday and involves frequent travel between clinic locations within the CPG network. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.- Room patient and complete intake and data collection process per protocols.
- Gathers preliminary intake to include patient history and inputs into medical record system prior to visit for physician review
- Completes UPG scribe training to documents in the medical record services provided, orders, medications and other activities performed by Licensed Independent Providers in real-time during patient encounters.
- Acts as a preceptor for entry level clinicians
- Can perform advanced skills such as establishing IV access, and Urinary Cath
- Perform clinical prep to review records and studies, along with schedules and ensure patients are scheduled appropriately.
- Trains in specialty clinics associated with the practice and is cross-trained to function in multiple roles.
- Specializes in clinical intake and takes opportunities to develop and mentor others and train
- Trains with the medical center department as needed
- Medication administration: Oral, compounded and noncompounded IM injections, intradermal and SQ injections, premixed immunizations/vaccinations
- Perform venipuncture and ambulatory procedures within scope of practice.
- Laboratory duties including performing point of care testing (POCT) and quality control indicators, and preparing forms.
- Manage EMR requirements to include: in basket, phone call intake, and prescription preparation.
- Perform clinical intake via rooming and telephone encounters.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies for the practice.
- Maintain medical instruments and ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked and cleaned.
- Document and charge capture for service rendered in Medical Record.
- Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.
- Implements age appropriate interventions based on individual patients needs as directed by the physician.
- Maintains efficient patient flow throughout the clinic experience.
- Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care and ensures a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
* Graduated from an accredited Registered Nurse Program.
Experience:
* None required.
Licensure:
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.
* American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General busy clinical environment. The incumbent will be working in a office and patient examination room and is required to help move patients when needed and standing during portions of the physical examination. Physical activity required would include the ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50 pounds, and would involve standing for prolonged periods of time, as well as frequently bending/stooping and walking. Physical hazards include potential exposure to body fluids and associated pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals. pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals. 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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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