Emergency Department RN - Night Shift, Inpatient Care

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide inpatient care using the nursing process, assuming shift accountability and independent clinical judgment for self and delegated care. You will assess patients across the life span and implement plans of care with education and collaboration.

This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and evidence-based practice within an interprofessional team, with opportunities for growth and lifelong

Qualifications

• 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.
• Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
• Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
• Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
• Incorporates patient individuality and mutuality data in delivery of care.
• Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
• Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
• Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
• Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
• Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
• Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
• Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
• Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
• Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
• Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Stress tolerance

Education

RN license (state or eNLC)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide inpatient care using the nursing process, assuming shift accountability and independent clinical judgment for self and delegated care. You will assess patients across the life span and implement plans of care with education and collaboration.

This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and evidence-based practice within an interprofessional team, with opportunities for growth and lifelong