Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc. 2. Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. 3. Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources. 4. Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient. 5. Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care. 6. Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation. 7. Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education. 8. Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care. 9. Participates in organizational patient-centered care model. 10. Documents problems and issues in the plan of care. 11. Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues. 12. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth. 13. Retains accountability for delegated nursing care. 14. Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members. 15. Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection. 16. Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness. 17. Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice. 18. Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations. 19. Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. 2. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. 3. Visual acuity must be within normal range. 4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.) WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working protracted or irregular hours. 2. Working around biohazards. 3. Working around infectious diseases. 4. Working with or near the deceased. 5. Working with hands in water. 6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. 2. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources. 3. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes. 4. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses. To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level. Level 1 No experience required All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher Level 2 Meets requirements for previous level One year of experience. Level 3 Meets requirements for previous levels Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification Certification is Preferred but not required Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students Level 4 Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience one specialty certification is required Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level Level 5 Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience One specialty certification is required Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level Level 6 Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside One specialty certification is required Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals Cost Center: 51 THOM Nursing Emergency Services Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Provide continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring the patient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the surgeon/anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. C urrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. 2. Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Maintains Patient safety at all times. 2. Maintains excellence in airway management and shall be familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges. 4. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals. 5. Maintains the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times. 6. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques. 7. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases. 8. Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period. 9. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. 10. Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately. 11. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available. 12. Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. 13. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs in the clinical area. 16. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines. 17. Maintains a level of professionalism at all times PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; ability to maintain composure. 3. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 4. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 5. Ability to work congenially with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. 2. Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients. 3. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Provide continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring the patient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the surgeon/anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. C urrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. 2. Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Maintains Patient safety at all times. 2. Maintains excellence in airway management and shall be familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges. 4. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals. 5. Maintains the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times. 6. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques. 7. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases. 8. Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period. 9. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. 10. Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately. 11. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available. 12. Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. 13. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs in the clinical area. 16. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines. 17. Maintains a level of professionalism at all times PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; ability to maintain composure. 3. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 4. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 5. Ability to work congenially with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. 2. Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients. 3. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The Registered Nurse also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of nursing experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs. 2. Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care. 3. Delegates according to scope of practice. 4. Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s). 5. Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family. 6. Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers. 7. Influences policy to promote safe patient care. 8. Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations. 9. Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence. 10. Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments. 11. Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality. 12. Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare. 13. Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization. 14. Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. 15. Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care. 16. Participates in continuing professional development. 17. Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues. 18. Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care. 19. Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients. 20. Engages in opportunities for work/life balance. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. 2. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. 3. Visual acuity must be within normal range. 4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.) WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working protracted or irregular hours. 2. Working around biohazards. 3. Working around infectious diseases. 4. Working with or near the deceased. 5. Working with hands in water. 6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. 2. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources. 3. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes. 4. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals Cost Center: 30 THOM HVI Cardiovascular ICU Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). OR Must possess current Temporary or Graduate RN permit as required by state board where services will be provided. : MD: No temporary permit issued. Requirements as follows: Documentation of recent graduation from School of nursing M ust obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation OH: No temporary permit issued. Ohio Nurses must be currently licensed. PA: Current PA Registered Nurse Temporary Permit. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the expiration of the temporary permit. WV: Current WV Registered Nurse Grad Permit. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the expiration of the temporary permit. NOTE: Temporary permits are valid only within the state of issuance; they are not multi-state licenses. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performance Dimensions- This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice: Care Delivery Systems - Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care withal health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources. Leadership- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. Professional Growth - Motivation and drive for continuous development of self. Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals. 2. Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority and accepts accountability in the delivery of patient care. 3. Provides direct patient care within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. 4. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable. 5. In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk. 6. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, nursing interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach. 7. Negotiates the patient care tasks with family/patient within safe practice guidelines. Appropriately delegates patient care tasks to assigned personnel; providing follow-up for completion and patient response. 8. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated. 9. Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care. 10. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery. 11. Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently. 12. Performs evaluation of patient response to tasks performed and delegated; including Patient Profile Assessment for safe patient handling and mobility. 13. Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and available resources; update to daily care plan to include appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. 14. Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information. 15. Assumes responsibility for the development of others. 16. Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development. 17. Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision. 18. Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level. 19. Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment. 20. Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs. 21. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. 1. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working closely with others 2. Protracted or irregular hours 3. Working around biohazards 4. Working around infectious diseases 5. Working with or near the deceased 6. Working with hands in water 7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: NO SPECIFIC UNIT- Candidate Pool Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 560 UHC HR Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
