Surgical ICU RN — Day Shift, Impactful Critical Care

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process in an inpatient setting. The role requires applying independent judgment, updating care plans, and collaborating with an interprofessional team to achieve quality outcomes.

The position emphasizes advanced beginner level skills, growth through CAPE program, and adherence to ethical standards, with scheduled 36 hours per week and day shifts.

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 registered nursing experience.
• BSN preferred.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN license

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process in an inpatient setting. The role requires applying independent judgment, updating care plans, and collaborating with an interprofessional team to achieve quality outcomes.

The position emphasizes advanced beginner level skills, growth through CAPE program, and adherence to ethical standards, with scheduled 36 hours per week and day shifts.