Stepdown Registered Nurse — Inpatient Care Impact

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in an inpatient setting. The RN must use nursing processes and independent judgment to achieve quality patient outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of nursing experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided or multistate license via eNLC.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s needs.
• Uses Evidence-Based Practice 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 and healthcare consumers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Nursing knowledge

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in an inpatient setting. The RN must use nursing processes and independent judgment to achieve quality patient outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of nursing experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team.