RN clinic- SF Pain Management

WVU Medicine

1d•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, uses independent nursing judgment, and is accountable for care provided personally and by health care providers to whom care is delegated. The role requires providing care relevant to each patient, applying principles of growth and development across the lifespan, and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. The position provides direct care in an ambulatory clinic setting, supports assessment and follow-up, responds to unstable or complex patient situations, and collaborates with the health care team. The RN also educates patients and families, supports staff and student development, and participates in performance improvement activities. The role may cover multiple clinic locations, with some travel 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 temporary RN permit may satisfy the licensing requirement, subject to state-specific conditions. Maryland does not issue temporary permits and requires documentation of recent nursing-school graduation and permanent RN licensure within 90 days of graduation; Ohio requires current licensure; Pennsylvania requires a current PA RN Temporary Permit and permanent licensure within one year of graduation; West Virginia requires a current WV RN Grad Permit and permanent licensure within 180 days of graduation. Temporary permits are valid only in the issuing state and are not multistate licenses.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient transfers, lifts, and repositioning must use indicated lift equipment or other handling aids and applicable algorithms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
An Associate of Science in Nursing 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 and facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
Make appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when applicable.
Use independent nursing judgment and accept accountability for personally provided care and care delegated to other health care providers.
Apply standards of care, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses.
Base care decisions and actions on scientific principles, established standards, and research findings; seek assistance or credible resources when needed for safe practice.
Set and revise priorities for direct and indirect patient care based on acuity and available resources, and update daily care plans with appropriate safe patient-handling algorithms.
Use established patient-care support systems, including documentation, communication, and information systems.
Provide educational instruction to 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 information gained through education to patient care and instruction.
Support the development of others through mentoring and networking, and foster staff and student integration into the health care team.
Promote the unit's mission, values, and vision; manage conflict; and foster trusting relationships and open communication.
Exchange information relevant to patient assignments and interact with members of the health care team to meet patient needs.
Participate in performance improvement activities as appropriate.