BMC: RN II, Observation

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN II has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and exercises 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. The role performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse—Level I and II, as defined in the job description. The incumbent demonstrates competent knowledge and skills to provide care relevant to assigned patients and applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify each patient's age-specific needs and providing professional nursing care in an inpatient hospital setting. The position is based in the BMC Nursing Observation cost center at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The CAPE clinical advancement program supports professional development and quality clinical performance for inpatient direct-care nurses, with additional level advancement requirements based on experience, education, certifications, and competencies.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are 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.
One year of registered nursing experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with healthcare providers while using resources efficiently.
Ability to respond flexibly to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments on a constant basis.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient handling should use lift equipment or other aids as indicated.
Visual acuity within the normal range.
Hearing within the normal range to assess clinical sounds and monitors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

Modify patients’ plans of care based on collected data and individual needs.
Use Evidence-Based Practice to provide patient care.
Delegate according to scope of practice.
Verify plans of care with interprofessional colleagues, patients, and caregivers.
Provide education based on learning needs and family involvement.
Promote effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
Influence policy to promote safe patient care.
Use appropriate resources when providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
Incorporate processes that enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence.
Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality.
Critically review and/or evaluate policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of data collection and utilization.
Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
Engage in activities related to nurse-sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Identify ethical situations and seek assistance from appropriate colleagues.
Identify ways to maintain and improve an ethical work environment conducive to safe, quality healthcare.
Adhere to patients’ moral and legal rights.
Engage in opportunities for work/life balance.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation standards.