Observation Unit RN

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks a registered nurse for inpatient care at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. The role provides professional nursing care in an acute hospital setting, applying the nursing process and collaborating with the interprofessional team to achieve quality patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license and BLS within 30 days of hire; less than 12 months of RN experience is required, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where services will be provided or an enhanced multi-state license (eNLC).
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Less than 12 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using nursing processes and documentation.
• Creates and implements a plan of care based on assessment and nursing diagnoses, interventions, and evaluation.
• Provides education tailored to each patient’s learning needs and readiness.
• Documents care and ensures accurate handoffs and data collection across care teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Stress management

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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 & 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 current multi‑state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
2. Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
3. Recognises patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
4. Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
5. Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
6. Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
7. Demonstrates teach‑back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
8. Utilises Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
9. Participates in organisational patient‑centred care model.
10. Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
11. Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilising consultation with experienced colleagues.
12. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
13. Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
14. Recognises scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
15. Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
16. Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
17. Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
18. Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
19. Individualises care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.

For facilities with 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:

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimising the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re‑positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40lbs or more.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range is required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around 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 the 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 maximising efficient use of resources.
• Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
• Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

The CAPE program is a system‑wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct‑care nurses. To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels three, four, five, or six must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.

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 to include 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 is required. Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students. Required competencies to include demonstration of 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 is required. Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students. Required competencies to include demonstration of 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 is given to other health‑related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside. One specialty certification is required. Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students. Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Shift: Day (United States of America). Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt). Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center. Cost Center: 78. BMC Nursing Observation Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, 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.