RN FT Outpatient Surgery Mon-Fri

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Wheeling (WV); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting. The role requires applying nursing process, independent judgment, and evidence-based practice to achieve quality outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license (eNLC accepted), BLS within 30 days, and 1 year of RN experience. BSN is preferred. The position involves day shift, 40 hours per week, and the outpatient surgery unit is referenced in the job

Formación

• Current RN license in the state where services are provided or a multi-state license via eNLC.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Modify patient plans based on data and individual needs.
• Deliver care using evidence-based practice.
• Delegate according to scope and collaborate with interprofessional team.
• Educate patients and families.
• Promote safe, high-quality care and participate in QI activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Stress management

Educación

RN license (state or eNLC)

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

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, as defined within the job description. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner 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. One (1) year of registered nursing experience.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).**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. Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs.2. Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.3. Delegates according to scope of practice.4. Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).5. Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.6. Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers.7. Influences policy to promote safe patient care.8. Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.9. Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.10. Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.11. Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.12. Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.13. Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization.14. Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.15. Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.16. Participates in continuing professional development.17. Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues.18. Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care.19. Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients.20. Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.**For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:**1. 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 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. 1. 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.2. **Heavy/Hard work**: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.) **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working protracted or irregular hours.2. Working around biohazards.3. Working around infectious diseases.4. Working with or near the deceased.5. Working with hands in water.6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.2. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.3. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.4. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.**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 levelLevel 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:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.**Cost Center:**75 WH Nursing Outpatient Surgery**Address:**1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia