UHC: Registered Nurse, 6N (Cardiac/Stepdown)

Registered Nurse, 6N (Cardiac/Stepdown) 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. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I, as defined within the job description. The incumbent 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 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: 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). Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. One year of nursing experience. Core Duties and Responsibilities Modify patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs. Use evidence‑based practice (EBP) to provide patient care. Delegate according to scope of practice. Verify the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s). Provide education based on learning needs and involvement of family. Promote effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers. Influence policy to promote safe patient care. Utilize appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations. Incorporate processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence. Participate in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments. Recognize strategies to improve nursing quality. Provide critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare. Demonstrate understanding of importance of data collection and utilization. Disseminate educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Engage in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care. Participate in continuing professional development. Identify ethical situations and seek assistance of appropriate colleagues. Identify ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care. Adhere to the moral and legal rights of patients. Engage in opportunities for work/life balance. For Facilities with Specialty Accreditation Requirements 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 Minimize manual lifting of patients; limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts, and repositioning are completed using lift equipment or other patient handling aids as indicated. Heavy/Hard work: Strength or stamina required, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs. Visual acuity must be within normal range. Hearing within normal range is required (e.g., to assess breath sounds). Working Environment Working protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards. Working around infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Skills and Abilities Possess interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. Use competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing the efficient use of resources. Be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling changes. Work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt 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. 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 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: Non‑Exempt. Company: UHC United Hospital Center. Cost Center: 2 UHC Nursing 6 North. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr