Ambulatory OB/GYN Nurse RN - Patient-Focused Care

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in ambulatory settings. You will use the nursing process, perform preliminary patient assessments, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure (state or compact) and BLS, with BSN preferred or ASN/Diploma. You may obtain permanent licensure within 90 days of graduation and complete certifications within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Must obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or WV licensure requirements apply as applicable.
• Temporary permits are valid only within the issuing state; they are not multi-state licenses.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred OR ASN or Diploma; BSN completed within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with health care team.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.
• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated.
• Identifies teaching/learning needs of patient and provides education to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing processes

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Patient education

Education

RN license

Temporary RN permit

BSN preferred

ASN or Diploma

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in ambulatory settings. You will use the nursing process, perform preliminary patient assessments, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure (state or compact) and BLS, with BSN preferred or ASN/Diploma. You may obtain permanent licensure within 90 days of graduation and complete certifications within 30 days of hire.