RN: Evidence-Based Care Leader Elevating Outcomes

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join the Nursing Intermediate Medical Unit. You will plan and modify patient care using evidence-based practice, collaborate with interprofessional teams, and educate patients and families while ensuring safety and quality care.

Candidates must hold a current RN license, obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire, and have at least one year of nursing experience.

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.
• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs.
• Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.
• Delegates according to scope of practice.
• Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.
• Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers.
• Influences policy to promote safe patient care.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
• Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
• Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
• Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.
• Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.
• Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization.
• Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
• Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
• Participates in continuing professional development.
• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues.
• Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care.
• Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients.
• Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join the Nursing Intermediate Medical Unit. You will plan and modify patient care using evidence-based practice, collaborate with interprofessional teams, and educate patients and families while ensuring safety and quality care.

Candidates must hold a current RN license, obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire, and have at least one year of nursing experience.