PACU RN: Perioperative Care Leader & Mentor

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for inpatient care, applying nursing processes with independent clinical judgment to deliver high-quality patient outcomes. This role supports education, collaboration with the healthcare team, and ongoing professional development within a CAPE framework.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to lifelong learning in a dynamic hospital setting in Wheeling, WV.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by 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

• Prioritizes patient diagnoses, problems, and issues with the care team.
• Serves as resource for patient and family learning needs.
• Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care.
• Mentors colleagues in clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment.
• Participates in developing and improving patient care planning processes.
• Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
• Designs innovations to improve outcomes.
• Assists other nurses to develop research skills.
• Participates in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Independent worker

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for inpatient care, applying nursing processes with independent clinical judgment to deliver high-quality patient outcomes. This role supports education, collaboration with the healthcare team, and ongoing professional development within a CAPE framework.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to lifelong learning in a dynamic hospital setting in Wheeling, WV.