Inpatient RN – CAPE Career Ladder & Evidence-Based Care

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a Registered Nurse (Level I) to deliver professional nursing care in an inpatient hospital setting using the nursing process. The role emphasizes advanced beginner skills, age-specific patient assessment, and independent judgment within the RN scope.

The CAPE program supports clinical advancement with competencies, annual education, and development of nurse leaders.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multistate Registered Nurse license through eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
• One year of registered nursing experience.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs.
• Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.
• Delegates according to scope of practice.
• Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Stress management

Education

RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a Registered Nurse (Level I) to deliver professional nursing care in an inpatient hospital setting using the nursing process. The role emphasizes advanced beginner skills, age-specific patient assessment, and independent judgment within the RN scope.

The CAPE program supports clinical advancement with competencies, annual education, and development of nurse leaders.