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. Responsible for the facilitation and coordination of services provided to patients on the acute/regional pain management service. Include quality monitoring and implementation of strategies to enhance patient experience, patient safety, and program growth. 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. Two (2) years of nursing experience in critical care or perioperative care PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Certification in area of specialty. 2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. EXPERIENCE: 1. Five (5) years of nursing experience in critical care or perioperative care. 2. Previous experience in management and program/staff development. 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. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient care to promote improved acute pain management. 2. Works with physicians and nurses to facilitate block procedures. Assists physicians with block procedures and setup. 3. Ensures availability of necessary equipment and supplies. 4. Archives nerve block ultrasonography images. 5. Aids physicians in coordination of services, provides continuity of care to regional anesthesia service patients. Responds to calls for regional anesthesia/perioperative patients. 6. Conducts proactive assessments of analgesia and its side effects. 7. Employs complementary techniques for pain relief 8. Serves as primary contact for regional anesthesia/acute pain service. Conducts quality monitoring and implements strategies to enhance patient experience, patient safety, and program growth 9. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient and family education. Promotes excellence in practice related to pain by role-modeling advanced skills and providing instruction and expertise in dealing with complex problems. 10. Attends regional anesthesia service rounds and assists with patient care 11. Aids physicians in coordination of services, provides continuity of care to regional anesthesia/acute pain patients 12. Provides daily rounds to assess patient care 13. Designs and implements educational programs for the department of nursing and patient education related to regional anesthesia 14. Conducts proactive assessments of regional analgesia and its side effects. Adjusts pain therapy or treatment of side effects according to treatment algorithm and reassess interventions 15. Provides consultation to the interdisciplinary team regarding management of the acute pain patient population 16. Assists Regional anesthesia director in development of goals, policies, protocols, and standards 17. Proactive in maintaining current knowledge in theory and practice in acute pain management 18. Orients/mentors interdisciplinary health care team members regarding care management of acute pain 19. Maintains program standards, policies, and procedures in collaboration with interdisciplinary team 20. Participates in house-wide Pain Committee and other Committees as assigned. Reports outcomes of acute pain management with regional blocks to Pain Committee. 21. Determines appropriate methods to measure, analyze and interpret data to ensure that expected outcomes are achieved 22. Performs data collection and analysis to monitor and improve patient outcomes with the acute pain population receiving blocks 23. Establishes and implements action plan based on data analysis and interpretation. Other duties as assigned. 24. Leads or participates in Performance Improvement projects as appropriate 25. Identifies strategies to enhance perianesthesia patient and provider satisfaction 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. 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. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: Primarily will work in Children's Hospital Pre/Post; will be trained and responsible for coordination of regional pain blocks as scheduled in Children's Hospital. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 4076 WVUH CH Pediatrics Pre and Post Anesthesia Address: 1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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 West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description: Location: WVU Medicine - Primary Care Clinic - Spring Mills (61 Campus Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404 Work schedule/days per week - Monday thru Friday, 8AM-5PM Call requirements - After-hours phone call only (no in-person). Frequency is 1-2 days per month and 3 weekends per year EMR - EPIC 3 Physicians and 1 APP in clinic department Expected Patient volume - 16-18 per day Expectation of patient age range - from birth thru provider's preference Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8414 BMC Family Medicine and Pediatrics Spring Mills Address: 2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA 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 UHA 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 who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire. Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of any temporary permit if issued by licensing state unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of NCLEX testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) 2. OR Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire 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 DriveBridgeportWest 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. ADN, Diploma, BSN or higher degree 2. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Two (2) years 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. Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team. 2. Serves as resource for patient & family learning needs. 3. Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities. 4. Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care for consumer/patient. 5. Mentors colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement. 6. Participates in the development and continuous improvement of systems that support the patient care planning process. 7. Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively. 8. Designs innovations to improve outcomes. 9. Assists other nurses to develop research skills. 10. Participates in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered health care. 11. Participates in the development, implementation, and review of and adherence to policies that promote patient health and safety. 12. Advocates for healthcare consumers rights to inform decision making and self-determination. 13. Demonstrates leadership skills within the community/healthcare arena. 14. Engages the healthcare consumer and other interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection. 15. Integrates knowledge from global and environmental factors into the assessment process. 16. Identifies resources/actions to appropriately address cultural situations. 17. Recognizes personal bias. 18. Disseminates educational findings, experiences with colleagues. 19. Achieves higher level of education/training, demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning. 20. Identifies appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advances ethical nursing practice. 21.Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students 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. Has the motivation and drive for continuous development of self. 3. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals. 4. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources. 5. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes. 6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 7. 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: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 305 WVUH Neuro Psych Intensive Care CRH Address: 930 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown 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 unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 2. The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire - Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of the temporary permit unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of NCLEX testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic. 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Less than 12 months 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. 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: Weekend (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 1010 WVUH Nursing 10 Southeast Address: 1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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 West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY : The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pulmonary patients, (including biological, social, nutritional and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable) and outpatient management. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students. Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing. 2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers. 3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia. 4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. EXPERIENCE: 1. Pulmonary, sleep medicine or acute care experience preferred. 2. Eligible new graduates will be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. ACNPs or FNPs considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant required. 2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required. 3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required. 4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Osteopathic Board of Medicine. 5. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. EXPERIENCE: 1. Pulmonary, sleep medicine or acute care experience preferred. 2. Eligible new graduates will be considered. 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. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for adult and adolescent pulmonary sleep medicine patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization, immediately post discharge (as applicable) and in the ambulatory setting. 2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations. 3. Completes integrated assessments. 4. With the collaboration of pulmonary/sleep medicine faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate. 5. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice. 6. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients. 7. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record. 8. Facilitates patient discharge and or disposition by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for follow-up (as applicable). 9. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pulmonary/sleep medicine patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning, ambulatory follow-up and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary. 10. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification. 11. Identifies unstable or complex pulmonary/sleep medicine patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting. 12. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. 13. Evaluates pulmonary/sleep medicine adult and adolescent patients and serve as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable). 14. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable). 15. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families. 16. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. 17. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. 18. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community. 19. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn. 20. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year. 21. Completes all identified clinical competencies. 22. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the pulmonary/sleep medicine patient. 23. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise. 24. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise. 25. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation. 26. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care. 27. Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the pulmonary/sleep medicine practice that positively impact patient outcomes. 28. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support. 29. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model. 30. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to pulmonary/sleep medicine patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting. 31. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces. 32. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate. 33. Reviews and interprets pulmonary/sleep medicine data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary. 34. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator. 35. Assists pulmonary/sleep medicine Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures. 36. Other duties/projects as assigned. 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. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds. 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: 1. Proficiency with computers. 2. Strong communication skills. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Compensation Range: $103,417.60 - $155,147.20 Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned Address: 251 N 4th StreetOaklandMaryland Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program 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.
