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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Registered Nurse HVI Services

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, or a current state temporary RN permit where applicable.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
  • For a Maryland temporary RN permit, provide documentation of recent graduation from a school of nursing and obtain permanent RN licensure within 90 days of graduation; Maryland does not issue temporary permits.
  • Ohio nurses must be currently licensed; Ohio does not issue temporary permits.
  • For a Pennsylvania temporary RN permit, obtain permanent licensure within one year of graduation.
  • For a West Virginia RN graduate permit, obtain permanent licensure within 180 days of graduation.
  • Temporary permits are valid only in the state of issuance and are not multistate licenses.
  • Provide care relevant to patients under care and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan; assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs.
  • Meet physical requirements for heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; use patient lift equipment and handling aids as indicated.
  • Work closely with others, including around biohazards, infectious diseases, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment; work protracted or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct patient care in the ambulatory setting using the nursing process and within the role's scope of practice.
  • Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
  • Evaluate unstable or complex patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
  • Implement appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers or management when applicable.
  • Accept accountability and exercise independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and care delegated to healthcare providers.
  • Apply standards, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses in delivering care.
  • Use standards of care and practice to guide care delivery.
  • Base decisions and actions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, or research findings; seek assistance or a credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
  • Set and revise priorities for direct and indirect patient-care activities based on patient acuity and available resources, and update the daily care plan with appropriate safe-patient-handling algorithms.
  • Use established patient-care support systems, including documentation, communication, and information systems.
  • Provide educational instruction to patients and families with healthcare needs.
  • Identify patient teaching and learning needs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and document it in patient charts.
  • Assist with orienting new employees according to the unit orientation plan.
  • Apply knowledge gained through educational experiences when providing patient care and instruction.
  • Support the development of others through mentoring and networking activities that promote professional development.
  • Help integrate staff and students into the healthcare team and facilitate incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.
  • Demonstrate skill in managing conflict situations and promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
  • Exchange information relevant to specific patient assignments and interact with healthcare team members to meet patient-care needs.
  • Participate in performance-improvement activities as appropriate.
  • Use lift equipment or other patient-handling aids for transfers, lifts, and repositioning as indicated by the patient's profile and applicable algorithms.
  • Cover multiple clinic locations as needed; some travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • Hold an Associate of Science in Nursing degree or diploma, be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, and complete the BSN within five years of hire.

About the Company

WVU Medicine

Academic health system

WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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