Registered Nurse - PACU

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) with the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent is expected to apply competent clinical knowledge and skills, use independent nursing judgment, and accept accountability for care provided by themselves and by delegated healthcare providers to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The role involves performing duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II, as defined within the job description. The incumbent must demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills at a competent level to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care, applying principles of growth and development over the life span. They must also possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify each patient's age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program designed to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.

Requirements

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).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.