UHC-Registered Nurse Night Shift-7 North

WVU Medicine

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is accountable for delivering professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting through use of the nursing process. The role requires competent clinical knowledge and skills, independent nursing judgment, and accountability for care provided by the nurse and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated. The nurse provides care relevant to each patient, applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan, and assesses and interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs. This is a night-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week at UHC United Hospital Center, in the Nursing 7 North cost center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Entry-level nurses with less than 12 months of registered nursing experience enter the CAPE clinical advancement program at Level 1. The program provides a framework for professional development and advancement based on experience, education, certifications, and clinical competencies.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state where services are provided, or a current multi-state 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 in collaboration with healthcare providers and make efficient use of resources.
Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to changing workloads and assignments.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient handling aids and lift equipment are to be used as indicated.
Visual acuity and hearing within normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Use documentation and handoff processes to support patient safety and continuity of care.
Create and implement plans of care using assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognize patient safety concerns and use appropriate resources.
Educate patients according to their individual learning needs and use teach-back to evaluate the effectiveness of education.
Incorporate patient individuality and mutuality data into care delivery.
Perform adequate patient assessments and document findings.
Use evidence-based practice in nursing care and participate in the organization's patient-centered care model.
Document problems and issues in the plan of care.
Develop the ability to care for more complex patients in consultation 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 how family dynamics affect patient health and wellness.
Apply the American Nursing Association's code of ethics to nursing practice.
Identify discriminatory healthcare practices in culturally diverse populations.
Individualize care based on patients' beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation when required by the facility.