RN-Clinic-Southpointe-Urgent Care

WVU Medicine

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent applies clinical knowledge and skills, uses independent nursing judgment, and is accountable for care provided by themselves and by health care providers to whom care is delegated. The role requires providing care relevant to patients’ needs across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific requirements. The RN provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, conducts preliminary assessments, evaluates unstable or complex situations, and facilitates appropriate interventions. The role also includes patient and family education, coordination and communication with the health care team, supporting staff development and orientation, and participating in performance improvement activities. The position may cover multiple clinic locations, and some travel may be 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 permitted, a current state-issued temporary RN permit may qualify, subject to state-specific rules and deadlines for obtaining permanent licensure. Maryland and Ohio do not issue temporary permits and require the applicable licensing conditions described in the posting; Pennsylvania and West Virginia temporary permits are subject to their stated limits.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care and assess and interpret patient data relevant to patients’ needs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.

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 to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Implement clinical decisions and appropriately consult expert peers or management when applicable.
Use independent nursing judgment and accept accountability for care provided by self and by providers to whom care is delegated.
Apply standards of care, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses.
Base decisions and actions on scientific principles, standards of care, and research findings; seek assistance or credible resources when unable to act safely and independently.
Set and revise priorities for direct and indirect patient care based on 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 about health care needs; identify teaching needs, evaluate effectiveness, and document teaching in patient charts.
Assist with orientation of new employees according to the unit orientation plan.
Apply learning from educational experiences to patient care and instruction; support the development of others through mentoring and networking.
Help integrate staff and students into the health care team and facilitate understanding of the unit’s mission, values, and vision.
Manage conflict situations and promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
Exchange information relevant to patient assignments and interact with health care team members to meet patient-care needs.
Participate in performance improvement activities as appropriate.