Registered Nurse (RN) Nightshift-8 Northeast Trauma/Med Surg Stepdown

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care facility in Morgantown is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the night shift in the Northeast Trauma/Med Surg Stepdown unit. Responsibilities include delivering nursing care, using the nursing process, and ensuring patient safety and education. Interested candidates must hold a current RN license and be flexible to adapt to varying workloads in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Must have unencumbered RN license or multi-state licensure.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire.
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care through the nursing process.
• Document patient care and create care plans.
• Educate patients based on their learning needs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Nightshift-8 Northeast Trauma/Med Surg Stepdown

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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 relevant to the patient(s) under their care, and apply principles of growth and development over the life span.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire. Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of the temporary permit unless deemed not possible due to circumstances such as pandemic.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using documentation and handoff tools/processes.
• Creates plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Identifies patient safety concerns and uses appropriate resources.
• Provides education based on the patient’s learning needs.
• Considers patient individuality and mutuality in care delivery.
• Performs adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrates teach-back to evaluate education effectiveness.
• Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
• Participates in patient-centered care models.
• Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Grows in ability to care for more complex patients with consultation as needed.
• Maintains 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 health and wellness.
• Adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics to guide practice.
• Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.

Special Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimize manual lifting of patients; use lift equipment and patient handling aids as indicated.
• Heavy/Hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, carrying 40+ lbs.
• Normal visual and hearing acuity required for assessing patients and monitors.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered in performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Protracted or irregular hours
• Exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases
• Working near the deceased
• Exposure to water and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
• Competent clinical practice and critical thinking to deliver patient care efficiently while using resources wisely.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in volume, staff, and scheduling.
• Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads.

The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development and reward quality nursing. Levels describe experience, education, and required competencies, including leadership and participation in quality improvement and shared governance.

Work Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Night
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Company: WVU Health System
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV

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 discrimination and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.