RN - Emergency Department

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the design, planning, evaluation and integration of clinical education and professional development activities so as to maintain consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care. Supports unit leadership team by demonstrating effective leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.

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.
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.
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.