Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery Center

WVU Medicine; Institute (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Registered Nurse for inpatient hospital care, delivering professional nursing care using the nursing process. The role requires independent judgment and accountability for care provided directly or by licensed providers.

You will work within the RN Level I & II scope to ensure quality patient outcomes. The incumbent must apply growth and development principles across the life span, assess patient data for age-specific needs, and collaborate with the care team to adapt

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided or a current multi-state RN license through the eNLC.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of registered nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes patient care needs and collaborates with the healthcare team to meet patient goals.
• Serves as a resource for patient and family learning.
• Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Provides safe, high-quality nursing care as an independent team member.
• Mentors colleagues in acquiring clinical knowledge and judgment.
• Participates in development and continuous improvement of patient care planning processes.
• Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

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. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the competent 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:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 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).

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

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team.

2. Serves as resource for patient & family learning needs.

3. Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.

4. Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care for consumer/patient.

5. Mentors colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement.

6. Participates in the development and continuous improvement of systems that support the patient care planning process.

7. Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.