Throughput Registered Nurse- FT

Wheeling Hospital, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Throughput Registered Nurse to oversee nursing care delivery using the nursing process, with accountability for outcomes and collaboration with providers.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, timely telephone assessments with physicians, and assignment of appropriate bed placement and services. The ideal candidate brings a current RN license (eNLC accepted) and at least five years of nursing experience; BSN/ASN or diploma is preferred, with BSN completion

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state RN license through eNLC.
• Five (5) years nursing experience.
• BSN/ASN or Diploma; BSN completed within 5 years if enrolled in BSN program.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process with shift accountability.
• Review patient information via telephone with physician to determine admission service and level of care.
• Collaborate with providers to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
• Lead in risk reduction by applying standards of care and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor staff and integrate students into the health care team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Telephone triage

Collaborative practice

Mentoring

Education

RN license (state or eNLC)

BSN/ASN or Diploma; BSN in progress

Job description

The Throughput Registered Nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Throughput Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and collaborates with providers to achieve quality patient care outcomes. Uses critical thinking nursing assessment and screening skills to review patient’s medical information with the physician over the telephone to determine which service the patient should be admitted to and which level of care.

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).

Experience

• Five (5) years nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) OR Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

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.

• Performance Dimensions- This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice:
• Care Delivery Systems- Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently transfer patients to facility while maximizing efficient use of resources.
• Leadership- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Professional Growth- Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
• Adequately acquires needed assessment information to facilitate appropriate and safe patient transfers from outside facilities.
• Demonstrates ability to synthesize patient data into a relevant problem focus, identifying potential complications and necessary interventions specific for patient bed placement over telephone by identifying Correct service for patient’s needs as well as correct bed placement assignment.
• Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.
• In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk.
• Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
• Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Answers the telephone in a courteous, timely manner. Screens and refers all incoming phone calls to ensure accurate and timely communications.
• Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information.
• 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.
• Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.

14 Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment.

• Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

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.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

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.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center

92 WH Nursing Staffing Support and House Supervisor

Address

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

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.