RN- Cath Lab

WVU Medicine

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I in the Cath Lab, responsible for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The role requires demonstrating the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as applying principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent must also possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The job description also outlines the CAPE program, a system-wide clinical advancement program designed to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
One (1) year of registered nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs.
Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.
Delegates according to scope of practice.
Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).
Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.
Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers.
Influences policy to promote safe patient care.
Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality.
Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare.
Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization.
Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
Participates in continuing professional development.
Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues.
Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care.
Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients.
Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation (for facilities with specialty accreditation requirements).