Registered Nurse- Float Pool (FT)

WVU Medicine

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by the nurse and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient care outcomes. The role performs duties within the scope of a Registered Nurse – Level I. The incumbent demonstrates advanced-beginner-level knowledge and skills to provide care relevant to assigned patients and applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs and providing professional nursing care in an inpatient hospital setting. The position is part of the CAPE system-wide clinical advancement program for inpatient direct-care nurses, which supports professional development, recognizes quality clinical performance, promotes quality nursing, and seeks to improve job satisfaction. Nurses seeking advancement must meet the requirements for their current level as well as the experience, degree, and certification requirements for the next level. Nurses approved for levels 3 through 6 must complete and submit five competencies annually to maintain their level.

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 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 in collaboration with healthcare providers and make effective use of resources.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning must use indicated lift equipment or other patient-handling aids.
Visual acuity within the normal range.
Hearing within the normal range, including to assess sounds and monitors.

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 in accordance with 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 growth plan and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Review and/or evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Understand 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.
At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education required by the applicable accreditation standards, through formats such as CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.