UHC-Registered Nurse Night Shift 4 North

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The incumbent has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The role requires competent clinical knowledge and skills, independent nursing judgment, and accountability for care provided by the nurse and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. Duties are performed within the scope of a Registered Nurse - Level I. The nurse 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 also requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific care needs. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift at UHC United Hospital Center, in the Nursing Pediatrics 4 North cost center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be 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 using resources efficiently.
Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and schedules.
Ability to work successfully 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 data collection 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 for growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies that promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Critically review 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.
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, through required coursework, training, in-services, or competency validation as applicable.