1E RN Medsurge Fulltime 7A

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care using the nursing process in an inpatient setting. The role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration with the interprofessional team to meet patient needs across the lifespan.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license (or multi-state via eNLC) and BLS within 30 days. Two years of RN experience is required, with a BSN preferred for advancement and leadership

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of registered nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes patient diagnosis, problems, and goals with the care team.
• Serves as resource for patient and family learning.
• Coordinates with interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Provides safe, high-quality care as an individual and team member.
• Mentors colleagues in clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in continuous improvement of patient care planning processes.
• Leads interprofessional collaboration to ensure effective care delivery.
• Designs innovations to improve patient outcomes.
• Supports research skill development among nurses.
• Collaborates in planning to provide patient-centered health care.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Independent judgment

Mentoring others

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the competent level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

• Two (2) years of registered nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team.
• Serves as resource for patient & family learning needs.
• Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care for consumer/patient.
• Mentors colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement.
• Participates in the development and continuous improvement of systems that support the patient care planning process.
• Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
• Designs innovations to improve outcomes.
• Assists other nurses to develop research skills.
• Participates in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered health care.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and review of and adherence to policies that promote patient health and safety.
• Advocates for healthcare consumers rights to inform decision