Care of - laboratory nurse

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. 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 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 Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or a current multi‑state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Experience Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Core Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.

Demonstrate ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.

Incorporate patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.

Utilize Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.

Participate in organizational patient‑centered care model.

Document problems and issues in the plan of care.

Demonstrate growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.

Retain accountability for delegated nursing care.

Participate in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.

Assess the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.

Integrate the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.

Identify discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.

Individualize care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.

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.

All transfers, lifts and re‑positioning will be completed utilizing lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms.

Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.

Visual acuity must be within normal range.

Working around infectious diseases.

Working with hands in water.

Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.

Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.

CAPE Program – Clinical Advancement Ladder 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. Level 3 – Meets requirements for previous level. Required competencies 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. Required competencies include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students and 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. Required competencies include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students and participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level.

Consideration is given to other health‑related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside. Required competencies include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students and participation in QI and shared governance at the system level.

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

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. 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.

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