RN - Telemetry/Step Down - FT Nights

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The incumbent is accountable for delivery of nursing care through the nursing process, applying clinical knowledge, skills, and independent nursing judgment to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The role requires novice-level knowledge and skills relevant to the patients under care, understanding of growth and development across the lifespan, and the ability to assess and interpret patient data in relation to age-specific needs. The position is full time on the night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday obligations. The role is classified as non-exempt. The position is intended for graduate nurses with less than 12 months of registered nursing experience. New nurses enter the CAPE clinical advancement program at Level 1. CAPE provides a clinical ladder for professional development and recognition of clinical performance. Advancement requires meeting the requirements of the current level as well as applicable experience, degree, certification, and competency requirements. Nurses at Levels 3 through 6 must submit five competencies annually to maintain their level.

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.
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict effectively.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently with healthcare providers and use resources effectively.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and schedules.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
Ability to meet physical demands that include lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning use lift equipment or other handling aids as indicated.
Visual acuity within the normal range and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safety and continuity of care through documentation and handoff processes.
Create a plan of care using assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognize patient safety concerns using appropriate resources.
Provide education based on each patient's learning needs and use teach-back to assess its effectiveness.
Incorporate patient individuality and mutuality information into care delivery.
Complete adequate patient assessments and documentation, including documenting problems and issues in the plan of care.
Use evidence-based practice in nursing care and participate in the organization's patient-centered care model.
Develop the ability to care for more complex patients in consultation with experienced colleagues.
Pursue lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry.
Remain accountable 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 health and wellness.
Apply the American Nurses Association code of ethics in nursing practice.
Identify discriminatory healthcare practices in culturally diverse populations and individualize care based on patients' beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation when required by the facility.