RN- Surgical ICU- Days

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting in the Surgical ICU. The position has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The nurse applies clinical knowledge, skills, and independent nursing judgment to care provided by themselves and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role performs duties within the scope of a Registered Nurse - Level I and requires advanced-beginner-level knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, assess and interpret patient data, and identify individual patient needs. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift and is non-exempt. The job description also outlines the system-wide CAPE clinical advancement program, which supports professional development and quality clinical performance for inpatient direct-care nurses. Advancement levels have varying experience, education, certification, and competency expectations.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or 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 positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently in collaboration with healthcare providers and make efficient use of resources.
Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and schedules.
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 or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning use indicated lift equipment or other handling aids.
Visual acuity within normal range.
Hearing within normal range to assess clinical sounds and monitors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

Modify each patient’s plan 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 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.
Review and 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 patients’ moral and legal rights.
Engage in opportunities for work-life balance.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation when applicable, through CBLs, training, in-services, or competency validation.