Inpatient RN, Day Shift — Lead Care & Mentor

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in an inpatient setting, guided by the nursing process and clinical judgment. The role emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and collaboration with the interprofessional team.

The position supports ongoing professional development, adherence to safety standards, and leadership responsibilities including precepting new staff, with opportunities to advance within the CAPE program and nursing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes patient diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet patient and healthcare team needs.
• Serves as a resource for patient and family learning.
• Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Functions as an independent team member to provide safe, high-quality care.
• Mentors colleagues in clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment.
• Participates in developing and improving systems that support patient care planning.
• 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 care.
• Participates in policy development and adherence to patient health and safety.
• Advocates for patients’ rights in decision making.
• Demonstrates leadership within the community and healthcare arena.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Continuous development

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Independent work

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in an inpatient setting, guided by the nursing process and clinical judgment. The role emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and collaboration with the interprofessional team.

The position supports ongoing professional development, adherence to safety standards, and leadership responsibilities including precepting new staff, with opportunities to advance within the CAPE program and nursing