GN- 3P Med Surg Pulomonary PM Shift

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide inpatient care using the nursing process. The nurse will apply clinical knowledge, exercise independent judgment, and collaborate with the care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.

The role requires assessing patients across the life span, documenting findings, and participating in education and safety initiatives. Minimum qualifications include an active RN license, BLS within 30 days of hire, and less

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where services are provided or a multi-state license via eNLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Less than 12 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an inpatient hospital setting using the nursing process.
• Deliver care with independence and collaboration to achieve quality outcomes.
• Assess and document patient data across the life span for age-appropriate needs.
• Educate patients and families based on learning needs and safety considerations.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and participate in patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate handoffs and documentation for continuity of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Ability to work under stress

Education

RN license (state or eNLC)

BSN preferred

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Job Overview

Provide nursing care in an inpatient hospital setting, responsible for delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Recognize patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
• Provide education based on unique learning needs of patient.
• Incorporate patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
• Perform an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrate teach‑back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
• Utilize Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
• Participate in organizational patient‑centered care model.
• Document problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Demonstrate growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
• Retain accountability for delegated nursing care.
• Recognize scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
• Participate in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
• Assess the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
• Integrate the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
• Identify discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualize 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

• Minimize 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.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range is required (i.e., 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 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 maximizing 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.

CAPE Program Ladder Levels

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.

Additional Job Description

3P Med Surg Pulmonary

Schedule and Compensation

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
• Cost Center: 1109 THOM Nursing Medical Surgical
• Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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.