RN-Clinic

WVU Medicine•Morgantown, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN-Clinic is accountable for delivering nursing care in an ambulatory setting through the nursing process. The nurse applies clinical knowledge, skills, and independent judgment to provide care and oversee care delegated to other health care providers, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role requires providing care relevant to each patient's needs across the life span and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific requirements. The position provides direct patient care, performs preliminary assessments, evaluates complex or unstable situations, coordinates interventions, educates patients and families, and collaborates with the health care team. It also contributes to staff and student development, unit communication, and performance improvement. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift and may cover multiple clinic locations, with some travel required.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state where services are provided, or a current multistate RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Where applicable, a current state-issued temporary RN permit or graduate permit; state-specific permit and permanent licensure deadlines apply. Maryland and Ohio do not issue temporary permits and have the state-specific requirements described in the posting.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to work closely with others, work protracted or irregular hours, and work around biohazards, infectious diseases, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment.
Ability to use lift equipment and other patient-handling aids as indicated by patient profile and applicable algorithms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or diploma with current enrollment in a BSN program and completion of the BSN within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting within the nursing process and scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review and facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Make clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when appropriate.
Use independent nursing judgment and accept accountability for personal care and care delegated to other health care providers.
Apply standards of care and practice, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses.
Base care decisions on scientific principles, standards, or research, and seek assistance or credible resources when unable to provide care safely and independently.
Set and revise care priorities based on patient acuity and available resources; update daily care plans, including appropriate safe patient-handling algorithms.
Use established patient-care support systems, including documentation, communication, and information systems.
Educate patients and families, identify their learning needs, and evaluate and document the effectiveness of teaching.
Assist with orientation of new employees according to the unit orientation plan and apply learning from educational experiences to care and instruction.
Support the development of others through mentoring, networking, and fostering the integration of staff and students into the health care team.
Promote the unit's mission, values, and vision; manage conflict; and foster trusting relationships and open communication.
Exchange information relevant to patient assignments and collaborate with health care team members to meet patient needs.
Participate in performance improvement activities as appropriate.