RN- Surgical ICU- AM

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process, applying clinical knowledge and skills, and exercising independent nursing judgment for care provided by the nurse and by health care providers to whom care is delegated. The nurse provides professional care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting and is expected to demonstrate novice-level knowledge and skills relevant to the patients in their care, including age-specific needs and principles of growth and development. The position requires assessing and interpreting patient data, developing and documenting plans of care, supporting patient safety and continuity of care, and providing individualized, culturally sensitive education and care. Nurses are accountable for delegated care, work within the scope of practice of interprofessional team members, use evidence-based practice, and develop their ability to care for more complex patients through consultation with experienced colleagues. This role is in the Surgical ICU at Thomas Hospitals. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. The position requires flexibility with workload and scheduling changes and the ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to varying assignments.

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.
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently while using resources effectively.
Ability to respond flexibly to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work successfully under stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
Ability to perform work requiring lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Visual acuity and hearing within normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safety and continuity of care through documentation and handoff tools or processes.
Create plans of care using assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognize patient safety concerns and use appropriate resources.
Provide education based on patients’ individual learning needs and use teach-back to evaluate its effectiveness.
Incorporate patient individuality and mutuality data into care delivery.
Perform and document adequate patient assessments.
Use evidence-based practice in nursing care and participate in the organizational patient-centered care model.
Document problems and issues in the plan of care.
Develop the ability to care for more complex patients by consulting with experienced colleagues.
Pursue lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry.
Remain accountable for delegated nursing care and recognize the scope of practice of interprofessional team members.
Participate in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection and assess the effects of family dynamics on patient health and wellness.
Apply the American Nurses Association code of ethics to nursing practice.
Identify discriminatory healthcare practices affecting culturally diverse populations.
Individualize care according to patients’ beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
Complete annual specialty-accreditation education when applicable.