RN- 3T Neuro Med/Surg- PM

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional Registered Nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process and uses clinical knowledge, skills, and independent nursing judgment to provide care and delegate appropriately in support of quality patient outcomes. The nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting and demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to address patients’ age-specific needs across the life span. This position is assigned to the 3T Neuro Med/Surg unit at Thomas Hospitals. The schedule is night shift, 36 hours per week, with every-other-weekend work and rotational holidays. The position is non-exempt.

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.
Ability to assess and interpret patient data and address age-specific needs.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently 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.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; transfers, lifts, and repositioning use lift equipment or other patient-handling aids as indicated.
Visual acuity and hearing within normal range.

Responsibilities

Modify patients’ plans of care based on collected data 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 support organizational growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Review and evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Understand the importance of data collection and use.
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.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required specialty-related education through applicable learning or competency activities.