Registered Nurse- ED- Full-time- 11A-11P

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, with Emergency Services identified as the cost center. The role has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by themselves and by healthcare providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient-care outcomes. Duties are within the scope of a Registered Nurse Level I. The incumbent demonstrates advanced-beginner-level knowledge and skills to provide care relevant to assigned patients and applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The role also requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. The posted schedule is full-time, 36 hours per week, on an 11 a.m.–11 p.m. shift. The CAPE system-wide clinical advancement program supports professional development, recognizes quality clinical performance, promotes quality nursing, and aims to improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct-care nurses. Nurses seeking advancement must meet the requirements of their current level and the next level, including applicable experience, degree, and certification requirements. Nurses approved for Levels 3–6 must complete and submit five competencies annually to maintain their level.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be 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.
Two years of registered nursing experience.
Demonstrate competencies that include regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Motivation and drive for continuous self-development.
Ability to interact cooperatively with the healthcare team and contribute to shared goals.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently, collaborate with healthcare providers, and use resources effectively.
Flexibility in response to changes in workload, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Specialty certification is preferred for CAPE Level 3, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Prioritize patients’ diagnoses, problems, issues, and shared goals to meet the needs of patients and the healthcare team.
Serve as a resource for patient and family learning needs.
Coordinate with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
Work as an independent team member to provide safe, quality care.
Mentor colleagues in developing clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment.
Participate in developing and continuously improving systems that support patient-care planning.
Lead interprofessional teams in effective collaboration and consultation.
Design innovations to improve outcomes.
Assist other nurses in developing research skills.
Participate in collaborative planning for safe, high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Participate in developing, implementing, reviewing, and adhering to policies that promote patient health and safety.
Advocate for healthcare consumers’ rights to informed decision-making and self-determination.
Demonstrate leadership within the community and healthcare arena.
Engage healthcare consumers and interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Integrate knowledge of global and environmental factors into assessment.
Identify resources and actions to address cultural situations appropriately.
Recognize personal bias.
Share educational findings and experiences with colleagues.
Pursue higher education or training as a commitment to lifelong learning.
Identify appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advance ethical nursing practice.
Demonstrate required competencies, including regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required specialty-accreditation education through methods such as computer-based learning, training, in-services, or competency validation.