Nurse of Distinction Award

Purpose of Recognition: To recognize a nurse who is a role model to fellow clinicians. 

Who is Eligible: Direct care and non-direct care nurses

Eligibility:

• Nominees must have been employed by University Medical Center for at least 12 months and have completed their area orientation by the time of submission.
• Nominees must have successfully completed or be enrolled in a BSN program.
• Nominees must have a valid professional board certification.
• The nominee’s manager/direct supervisor must support the nomination.
• Any University Medical Center employee or UVA School of Nursing student may nominate an RN for this award.

Eligibility category definitions:

• Direct care nurses: Unit based or SRO Wage, RN Clinician 2/3/4, Designated Charge Nurses, RN Navigator, RN Care Coordinator

• Non-direct care nurses: Positions that require a RN license but are non-direct care and not in management/formal leadership positions. These include but are not limited to roles such as Case Manager, CNL, Clinical Program Coordinator, RN Administrative Coordinators, etc.

Criteria:

A specific example must be submitted for each criterion to be considered complete. These examples should have occurred within the last 12 months and be written as narratives or stories consistent with the award criteria. Any clinical acts referenced must be consistent with policies and procedures outlined by UVA Health University Medical Center. 

Written nominations should demonstrate:

• ROLE MODEL: Serves as a role model and mentor to team members. Promotes flexibility and adaptability to situations.
• NURSING PROFESSIONALISM: Participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, professional development, and knowledge development. Promotes a professional environment by being a helpful, positive, kind, and compassionate clinician.
• COLLABORATION: Collaborates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team through respectful and effective interactions to ensure coordination of care throughout the health system. Practices inclusiveness in forming teams, elicits feedback and participation from other members of the team
• INFLUENTIAL AND INVESTED: Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthy work environments. Participates in practice area or central Professional Governance activities. Nominee is an active, participating member of a professional nursing organization, influencing or driving outcomes and evidence-based change due to participation. Participates in community service activities.

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