PRN RN ENT/Allergy Clinic

WVU Medicine•Martinsburg, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent applies competent clinical knowledge and skills and independent nursing judgment to care provided directly and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The RN provides care relevant to each patient and applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. This role provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, performs preliminary assessments, responds to unstable or complex situations, and coordinates with the health care team. The RN educates patients and families, supports the development and orientation of colleagues, contributes to effective communication and teamwork, and participates 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); applicable state-specific temporary RN permits may be accepted under the stated conditions.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to work closely with others, around biohazards and infectious diseases, with hands in water, and around electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Alternatively, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN) 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 according to the nursing process and scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review, facilitating appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management as applicable.
Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided personally and by providers to whom care is delegated.
Use standards, resources, and patient-response evaluations appropriately in delivering care.
Guide care delivery using standards of care and practice, relevant scientific principles, and research findings; seek assistance or credible resources when unable to perform safely and independently.
Set and revise priorities for direct and indirect patient care according to acuity and available resources, updating daily care plans and using appropriate safe patient-handling algorithms.
Use established patient-care support systems, including documentation, communication, and information systems.
Educate patients and families, identify their teaching and learning needs, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document it in patient charts.
Assist with orientation of new employees according to the unit orientation plan.
Apply knowledge gained through educational experiences to patient care and instruction.
Support the development of others through mentoring, networking, and fostering the integration of staff and students into the health care team.
Facilitate incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.
Manage conflict appropriately 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.