Registered Nurse (RN) - Nightshift - Kidney Transplant - Stepdown 8W

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for the delivery of nursing care in a hospital setting. The role involves using clinical judgment and independent judgment for patient care, ensuring quality outcomes through collaboration with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license and have the ability to assess patient data to meet individualized health needs. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and direct patient interaction in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in the state of service.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hiring.
• Experience with patient care, particularly in high-acuity settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Assess and interpret patient data to meet age-specific needs.
• Provide direct patient care within designated shifts.

Skills

Competent clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Current Registered Nurse license

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)

Job description

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).


• Must possess current Temporary or Graduate RN permit as required by the state board where services will be provided.

State‑specific requirements:

• MD: No temporary permit issued. Requirements: Documentation of recent graduation from School of Nursing; Must obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation.


• OH: No temporary permit issued. Ohio nurses must be currently licensed.


• PA: Current PA Registered Nurse Temporary Permit. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the expiration of the temporary permit.


• WV: Current WV Registered Nurse Grad Permit. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the expiration of the temporary permit.


• NOTE: Temporary permits are valid only within the state of issuance; they are not multi‑state licenses.

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Performance Dimensions – This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice.


• Care Delivery Systems – Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.


• Leadership – Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.


• Professional Growth – Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.


• Collaborative Practice – Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.


• Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority, and accepts accountability in the delivery of patient care.


• Provides direct patient care within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.


• Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.


• In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk.


• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, nursing interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.


• Negotiates the patient care tasks with family/patient within safe practice guidelines. Appropriately delegates patient care tasks to assigned personnel; providing follow‑up for completion and patient response.


• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated.


• Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care.


• Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.


• Bases decisions made and actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible resources when unable to perform safely and independently.


• Performs evaluation of patient response to tasks performed and delegated; including Patient Profile Assessment for safe patient handling and mobility.


• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and available resources; updates daily care plan to include appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.


• Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information.


• Assumes responsibility for the development of others.


• Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development.


• Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.


• Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.


• Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment.


• Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.


• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

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 minimizing 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 40+ lbs.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others


• Protracted or irregular hours


• Working around biohazards


• Working around infectious diseases


• Working with or near the deceased


• Working with hands in water


• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

Skills and Abilities

8W is home to kidney transplant, surgical urology, and medical‑surgical patients. We specialize in kidney transplant with emphasis on both donors and recipients. 8W was fortunate to care for Ruby Memorial Hospital’s first ever live donor transplant this Summer 2024. Majority of our nursing ratios are 3:1 step‑down ICU status, with a couple floor status assignments of 6:1. The variety in acuity levels for our patient population breeds very competent nurses with excellent time management skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 24 WVUH Nursing 8 West

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, 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.