SFH Orthopedics Inpatient RN AM

WVU Medicine

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient RN provides professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The role is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process, applying clinical knowledge and skills, and using independent nursing judgment to achieve quality patient-care outcomes. The nurse provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, assesses and interprets patient data, and retains accountability for delegated care. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is based at Thomas Hospitals’ SFH Nursing Orthopaedics cost center in Charleston, West Virginia. It is non-exempt. The position is intended for graduate nurses with less than 12 months of registered nurse experience, who enter the clinical advancement program at Level 1. The CAPE clinical ladder supports professional development and recognizes quality clinical performance. Advancement requires meeting the applicable experience, degree, certification, and competency requirements for each level. Nurses approved for Levels 3–6 must submit five competencies annually to maintain their level.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state where services are provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently while using resources effectively.
Ability to adapt to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; transfers, lifts, and repositioning must use indicated lift equipment or patient-handling aids.
Visual acuity and hearing within normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Use documentation and handoff tools or processes to promote patient safety and continuity of care.
Create and implement a plan of care using assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognize patient safety concerns and use appropriate resources.
Provide education tailored to each patient’s learning needs and use teach-back to evaluate its effectiveness.
Incorporate patient individuality and mutuality data into care delivery.
Perform and document adequate patient assessments.
Use evidence-based practice in nursing care and participate in the organizational patient-centered care model.
Document problems and issues in the plan of care.
Develop the ability to care for more complex patients by consulting experienced colleagues.
Pursue lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry.
Retain accountability for delegated nursing care and recognize the scope of practice of interprofessional team members.
Participate in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection and assess how family dynamics affect patient health and wellness.
Use the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics to guide nursing practice.
Identify discriminatory healthcare practices affecting culturally diverse populations.
Individualize care according to patients’ beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements where applicable.
Work rotating weekends and holidays.