RN- Medical Surgical Nights

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Level I provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The role has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided personally and by delegated healthcare providers to achieve quality patient outcomes. The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and skills of an advanced beginner to provide care relevant to patients and applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The nurse assesses and interprets patient data to identify each patient's age-specific needs. This position follows a night schedule, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend and potential holiday work; scheduled hours are 36 per week. The system-wide CAPE clinical advancement program supports professional development, recognizes quality clinical performance, promotes quality nursing, and improves job satisfaction for inpatient direct-care nurses. Advancement levels have specified experience, education, certification, and competency criteria. Nurses approved for levels 3 through 6 must submit five competencies annually to maintain their level.

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 registered nursing experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict positively and effectively.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently with healthcare providers and use resources efficiently.
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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning use indicated lift equipment or other patient-handling aids.
Visual acuity within the normal range and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

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 the plan 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 plan for growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Critically review 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.
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 the moral and legal rights of patients.
Engage in opportunities for work/life balance.
At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required specialty-accreditation education through methods such as CBLs, trainings, in-services, or competency validation.