Inpatient RN – Night Shift | CAPE Growth Path

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks an RN Level I to deliver inpatient nursing care using the nursing process. The role requires advanced beginner level knowledge and independence in clinical judgment within a hospital setting.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license in the state or eNLC, BLS within 30 days, and 1 year of RN experience. BSN preferred; CAPE program referenced in context of advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where services will be provided or a multi-state RN license via the eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

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.
• Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
• Influences policy to promote safe patient care.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
• Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
• Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
• Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.
• Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.
• Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization.
• Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
• Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
• Participates in continuing professional development.
• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues.
• Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care.
• Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients.
• Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical practice

Flexibility

Ability to work under stress

Education

BSN

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks an RN Level I to deliver inpatient nursing care using the nursing process. The role requires advanced beginner level knowledge and independence in clinical judgment within a hospital setting.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license in the state or eNLC, BLS within 30 days, and 1 year of RN experience. BSN preferred; CAPE program referenced in context of advancement opportunities.