RN, Observation Unit, Full-Time, Night Shift

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit holds authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and delegated health care providers to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care, applying principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.