Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time, Radiation Oncology

WVU Medicine•Morgantown, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process, applying clinical knowledge and skills, and exercising independent nursing judgment for care provided by the incumbent and by delegated healthcare providers. The role supports quality patient outcomes and performs duties within the scope of a Registered Nurse – Level I. The nurse provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting and demonstrates advanced-beginner-level knowledge and skills. The role requires applying principles of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, in Radiation Oncology at WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, West Virginia. The role may involve protracted or irregular hours and work around biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased individuals, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by 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.
One year of registered nursing experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently with healthcare providers while making efficient use of resources.
Ability to respond flexibly to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments on a constant basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Modify patients’ plans of care based on collected data and individual needs.
Use evidence-based practice to provide patient care.
Delegate 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 enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Critically review and/or evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of data collection and utilization.
Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
Participate 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 standards, through formats such as CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.
Use lift equipment and/or other patient-handling aids for transfers, lifts, and repositioning as indicated by the patient profile and applicable algorithms.