UHC: Registered Nurse, Float Night

Overview The incumbent has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The RN uses independent nursing judgment and competent clinical knowledge to provide care for patients and to supervise care delegated to others, in an inpatient hospital setting. The role requires knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level and the ability to apply growth and development concepts across the lifespan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice or a current multi-state RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Basic Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of registered nursing experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The statements describe the general nature of work and are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Modify patient’s plan of care based on data collection and 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 caregivers. Provide education based on learning needs and family involvement. Promote effective communication among interprofessional team members and patients/consumers. Influence policy to promote safe patient care. Utilize appropriate resources in providing care, including 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 evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve healthcare quality. Demonstrate understanding 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 appropriate colleagues’ assistance. Identify ways to maintain and improve an ethical work environment conducive to safe, quality care. Adhere to the moral and legal rights of patients. Engage in opportunities for work/life balance. Facilities with specialty accreditation requirements Complete 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 to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The organization recommends minimizing manual patient lifting; transfers and repositioning are performed using lift equipment or patient handling aids per patient profile and algorithms. Heavy/Hard work : Lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying 40+ lbs. Normal visual acuity and normal hearing required (e.g., for assessment and monitoring). WORKING ENVIRONMENT The following conditions are representative of the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Working protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water and with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict effectively. Competent clinical practice and critical thinking to deliver patient care with efficient use of resources. Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling. Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads. The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, reward quality clinical performance, promote nursing quality, 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 and the required nursing experience, degree, and certification. Nurses at levels 3–6 must complete five competencies annually to maintain their current level. Level Descriptions Level 1 No experience required All graduates 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 (required competencies include charge nurse and/or precepting) Additional Levels Level 4 BSN or higher, or ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience One specialty certification required Charge nurse and/or precepting experience; participation in QI or shared governance at unit level Level 5 BSN with 4 years of experience and health-related master’s or MSN with 4+ years; or BSN with 5 years One specialty certification required Charge nurse/precepting and unit-level governance participation required Level 6 MSN or higher with 7+ years of experience; other advanced degrees considered One specialty certification required Charge nurse/precepting; system-level governance participation Additional Job Details Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Night Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Company: WVU United Hospital Center Cost Center: 93 UHC Nursing Nurse Resource and Float Pool Address: 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable laws. 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