RN II PACU FT

Wheeling Hospital • Wheeling, WV

395d

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering nursing care through the nursing process, ensuring quality patient care outcomes. The incumbent will apply competent clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment while providing care in an inpatient hospital setting. The role requires the ability to assess and interpret patient data, modify care plans, and engage in professional development activities.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses or appropriate state board as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Certification in specialty areas of nursing.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree