Inpatient RN - CAPE Growth Path

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide inpatient care, applying the nursing process and independent clinical judgment for patients across the life span.

The role requires one year of RN experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification. BSN is preferred. You will modify plans of care, collaborate with the interprofessional team, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement. The CAPE ladder program supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license issued by the state or multi-state license via eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• One year of registered nursing experience.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s needs.
• Uses Evidence-Based Practice 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.
• Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
• Influences policy to promote safe patient care.
• Utilizes resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
• Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
• Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.
• Provides critical review and evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.
• Engages in activities related to nurse-sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
• Participates in continuing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Ability to work under stress

Team collaboration

Independent nursing judgment

Education

RN license

BLS certification

BSN (preferred)

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide inpatient care, applying the nursing process and independent clinical judgment for patients across the life span.

The role requires one year of RN experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification. BSN is preferred. You will modify plans of care, collaborate with the interprofessional team, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement. The CAPE ladder program supports professional growth.