RN- Surgical ICU- AM

WVU Medicine

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, using the nursing process and independent nursing judgment. The nurse is accountable for care delivered by themselves and by health care providers to whom care is delegated, and applies competent clinical knowledge and skills to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The role includes the duties and responsibilities of an RN Level I and II.

The nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care relevant to patients’ needs throughout the life span, and assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating with interprofessional teams, supporting patient and family learning, contributing to quality improvement and policy development, advocating for patients, and mentoring colleagues. Required competencies include regularly serving as a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. Work may involve protracted or irregular hours and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Physical demands include lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more. Patient transfers and repositioning must use lift equipment or other appropriate aids.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or a current multistate RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of registered nursing experience.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous self-development.
• Ability to interact cooperatively with the health care team and contribute to shared goals.
• Competent clinical practice and critical-thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently and use resources effectively.
• Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
• Visual acuity and hearing within normal range.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patients’ diagnoses, problems, issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of patients and the health care team.
• Serve as a resource for patient and family learning needs.
• Coordinate with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Function as an independent team member to provide safe, quality care.
• Mentor colleagues in acquiring clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment.
• Participate in developing and continuously improving systems that support patient care planning.
• Lead interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
• Design innovations to improve outcomes.
• Assist other nurses in developing research skills.
• Participate in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered health care.
• Participate in developing, implementing, reviewing, and adhering to policies that promote patient health and safety.
• Advocate for health care consumers’ rights to inform decision-making and self-determination.
• Demonstrate leadership skills within the community and health care arena.
• Engage health care consumers and interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
• Integrate knowledge of global and environmental factors into assessment.
• Identify resources and actions to address cultural situations appropriately.
• Recognize personal bias.
• Share educational findings and experiences with colleagues.
• Pursue higher education or training and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
• Identify appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advance ethical nursing practice.
• Regularly serve as a charge nurse and/or precept new staff or nursing students.
• Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed