OB/GYN Ambulatory Nurse: Lead Care & Education

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver ambulatory care using the nursing process. You will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

This role requires a valid RN license in the state where services are provided and may require temporary permits; you must obtain permanent licensure within defined timelines. The position is day shift, 40 hours per week, full-time.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Must obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation.
• Temporary RN permits are issued by the state and are valid only within that issuing state.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with health care team.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of peers and/or management.
• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated.
• Uses established standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and resources.
• Assists in orientation of new employees and mentoring of staff.
• Engages in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

Skills

RN license

Temporary RN permit

BLS certification

enLC/eNLC awareness

Education

Nursing degree preferred

ASN or Diploma

BSN within 5 years

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver ambulatory care using the nursing process. You will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

This role requires a valid RN license in the state where services are provided and may require temporary permits; you must obtain permanent licensure within defined timelines. The position is day shift, 40 hours per week, full-time.