RN - Home Visits

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Harpers Ferry (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. Applicants must possess a valid nursing license and be certified in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, ability to assess patients, and excellent communication skills. This position involves responsibilities including evaluating patient care situations and providing educational instruction to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing license valid in the state of West Virginia.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting.
• Evaluates complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

Current Registered Nurse license

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The incumbent 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 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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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) OR
• Must possess current temporary 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. Must obtain permanent licensure within one (1) year of graduation.
• WV: Current WV Registered Nurse Grad Permit. Must obtain permanent licensure within 180 days from graduation.

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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred OR Associate’s of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow‑up with health care team.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.
• 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 or credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Determines and revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and available resources and updates the daily care plan to include appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, and information.
• Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.
• Identifies teaching and learning needs of patients.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient charts.
• Assists in orientation of new employees according to unit orientation plan.
• Applies information gained from educational experiences when providing patient care and instruction.
• 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.
• Demonstrates skill in the management of conflict situations.
• Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
• Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignments.
• Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limits 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 or hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40 or more pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working closely with others.
• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with hands in water.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• This position may cover multiple clinic locations; some travel may be required.

Additional Job Description

Home Visit Program – will require travel to patient homes with a Medical Assistant to connect patients virtually with a physician in a clinic.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non‑Exempt

Non‑Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

8415 UHAE Family Medicine Harpers Ferry

Address

171 Taylor St, Harpers Ferry, 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.