Open Heart Recovery - AM PRN

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is accountable for delivering professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting through use of the nursing process. The nurse applies clinical knowledge, skills, and independent judgment to care provided by themselves and by delegated healthcare providers, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role requires advanced-beginner-level knowledge and skills to provide care relevant to patients’ needs and to apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The Registered Nurse assesses and interprets patient data to identify age-specific care requirements. This position is listed as Open Heart Recovery - AM PRN and is associated with the THOM HVI Cardiovascular ICU cost center. The listed scheduled weekly hours are 0.

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 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 maximizing efficient use of resources.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments on a constant basis.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Visual acuity within the normal range.
Hearing within the normal range to assess sounds and monitors.

Responsibilities

Modify patients’ plans of care based on collected data and individual needs.
Use evidence-based practice to provide patient care.
Delegate tasks 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 support the organizational growth plan and influence.
Participate in developing strategies that promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Review and evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of data collection and use.
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 education related to specialty accreditation standards through applicable learning, training, in-service, or competency validation activities.