Maternal Child RN

WVU Medicine

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional registered nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process, applying clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment to provide quality patient care. The RN provides professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting and must demonstrate advanced-beginner-level knowledge and skills relevant to the patients in their care, including principles of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient data for age-specific needs. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia. The role requires a current registered nurse license and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. One year of nursing experience is required.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
One year of nursing experience.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care relevant to patients’ needs.
Apply growth and development principles across the lifespan and assess and interpret patient data for age-specific needs.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict effectively.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently while using resources effectively.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
Meet physical demands that include lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; transfers, lifts, and repositioning use lift equipment or other patient-handling aids as indicated.
Visual acuity within the normal range.
Hearing within the normal range to assess clinical sounds and monitors.

Responsibilities

Modify patients’ plans of care based on collected data and individual needs.
Use evidence-based practice to provide patient care.
Delegate care according to scope of practice.
Verify plans of care with interprofessional colleagues, patients, and caregivers.
Provide education based on learning needs and family involvement.
Promote effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
Influence policy to promote safe patient care.
Use appropriate resources when providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
Incorporate processes that support the organizational plan for growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies that promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Review and evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Understand the importance of data collection and use.
Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
Engage in activities related to nurse-sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Identify ethical situations and seek assistance from appropriate colleagues.
Identify ways to maintain and improve an ethical work environment conducive to safe, quality healthcare.
Adhere to patients’ moral and legal rights.
Engage in opportunities for work/life balance.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation, which may include computer-based learning, training, in-services, and competency validation.