Nurse 1

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking an entry-level nurse to provide direct patient care in various clinical settings. The role operates under the supervision of a licensed physician or advanced practitioner and may involve travel to different facilities.

The incumbent supports health maintenance and patient education within acute, intermediate, long-term care, or public health clinics. Responsibilities include following established nursing interventions with predictable outcomes and potentially directing

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in health care settings under supervision of a higher level medical professional.
• May direct unlicensed and licensed personnel such as LPNs, aides and orderlies.
• Shift work may be required; travel may be required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Nursing diploma program

Job description

Under general supervision, performs professional work at the entry level providing direct patient care to individuals usually within structured health care settings, within acute, intermediate and long-term care facilities or public health clinics. Patients are individuals with common, well-defined health problems who need information or support to maintain health. Nursing interventions are established nursing practices with predictable outcomes. Works under the supervision of a higher level medical professional. May provide direction to unlicensed and licensed personnel such as LPN's, aides, and orderlies. Shift work may be required. Travel may be required. Performs related work as required.

Training:

Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program.

Special Requirement:

Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.