JMC: RN I, ED

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers in Ranson, West Virginia, is seeking a committed Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care in an inpatient setting. This role emphasizes accountability, clinical knowledge, and nursing judgment to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Candidates should possess a current RN license and be ready to perform essential nursing duties while adhering to safety standards and evidence-based practices. If you are dedicated to lifelong learning and patient-centered care, we invite you to join our team.

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care.
• Creates plan of care using the nursing process.
• Educates patients based on unique learning needs.
• Utilizes Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)

Current Registered Nurse license

Job description

This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or a current multi‑state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

• Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools and processes.
• 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.

Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Minimize manual lifting of patients; limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re‑positioning will be completed using lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids indicated.
• Heavy/Hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Visual acuity within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors).

Working Environment

• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
• Flexible response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
• Works successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapts to varying workloads and assignments on a constant basis.

CAPE Program Levels

The CAPE program is a system‑wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• Two years of experience plus one specialty certification.
• Certification is preferred but not required.
• Required competencies: demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.

Level 4

• Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience.
• One specialty certification required.
• Required competencies: demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
• Required competencies: participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level.

Level 5

• Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health‑related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience.
• One specialty certification required.
• Required competencies: demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
• Required competencies: participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level.

Level 6

• Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration given to other health‑related advanced degrees that assist direct patient care at the bedside.
• One specialty certification required.
• Required competencies: demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
• Required competencies: participation in QI and shared governance at the system level.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Exempt/Non‑Exempt

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company: JMC Jefferson Medical Center

Cost Center: 51 JMC Nursing Emergency Services

Address: 300 S Preston St, Ranson, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.