Infusion Center RN III

WVU Medicine•Institute, WI

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, with authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering care through the nursing process. Applies competent clinical knowledge and skills and independent nursing judgment to provide care and to oversee care delegated to other healthcare providers, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. Performs duties within the scope of a Registered Nurse Level I and II while demonstrating the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care and assess and interpret patient data in relation to individual needs. The position requires two years of registered nursing experience and a current state or eligible multistate RN license. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. A BSN or higher is preferred. Level III competencies include regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students. The role is part of the CAPE clinical advancement program, which supports nursing professional development and quality clinical performance.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be 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 competencies that include regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
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.
Ability to adapt to changes in work volume, staffing, and schedules.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Specialty certification is preferred for Level 3.

Responsibilities

Prioritize patient diagnoses, problems, issues, and mutual goals to meet patient and healthcare-team needs.
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 patient 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 in effective collaboration and consultation.
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 informed 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 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 and demonstrate 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 specialty-accreditation education when required by the facility.