CVICU RN FT 7A

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The nurse is accountable for delivering care through the nursing process, applying competent clinical knowledge and skills, and exercising independent nursing judgment for care provided by themselves and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated. The role includes providing age-appropriate care, assessing and interpreting patient data, and identifying patient-specific requirements. The position functions within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II. The scheduled shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every third weekend worked, for 36 scheduled hours per week. The role requires a current state or eligible multistate RN license and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Two years of registered nursing experience are required. A BSN or higher is preferred. Required competencies include regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students. The work involves protracted or irregular hours and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment. Physical demands include heavy or hard work, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more. Patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning are to use lift equipment or other handling aids as indicated.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or current multistate RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Two years of registered nursing experience.
Demonstrate required competencies, including regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict effectively.
Motivation and drive for continuous self-development.
Ability to interact cooperatively with the healthcare team and contribute to shared goals.
Competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently and use resources effectively.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
Visual acuity within the normal range.
Hearing within the normal range.
Ability to perform heavy or hard work involving lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Responsibilities

Prioritize patient diagnoses, problems, issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of patients and the healthcare team.
Serve as a resource for patient and family learning needs.
Coordinate with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
Function as an independent team member to provide safe, quality care.
Mentor colleagues in developing clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment.
Participate in developing and continuously improving systems that support patient care planning.
Lead interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
Design innovations to improve outcomes.
Assist other nurses in developing research skills.
Participate in collaborative planning for safe, high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Participate in developing, implementing, reviewing, and adhering to policies that promote patient health and safety.
Advocate for healthcare consumers' rights to inform decision-making and self-determination.
Demonstrate leadership within the community and healthcare arena.
Engage healthcare consumers and interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Integrate knowledge of global and environmental factors into the assessment process.
Identify resources and actions to address cultural situations appropriately.
Recognize personal bias.
Share educational findings and experiences with colleagues.
Pursue higher education or training as a commitment to lifelong learning.
Identify appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advance ethical nursing practice.
Regularly serve as a charge nurse and/or precept new staff or nursing students.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation when required by the facility.