Registered Nursing / RN / Full Time 1st Shift/

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. The Throughput Registered Nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Throughput Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and collaborates with providers to achieve quality patient care outcomes. Uses critical thinking nursing assessment and screening skills to review patient's medical information with the physician over the telephone to determine which service the patient should be admitted to and which level of care. 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).
Five (5) years nursing experience.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) OR Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire.
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 transfer patients to facility while maximizing efficient use of resources.
Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
Adequately acquires needed assessment information to facilitate appropriate and safe patient transfers from outside facilities.
Demonstrates ability to synthesize patient data into a relevant problem focus, identifying potential complications and necessary interventions specific for patient bed placement over telephone by identifying Correct service for patient's needs as well as correct bed placement assignment.
In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk.
Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
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.
Answers the telephone in a courteous, timely manner. Screens and refers all incoming phone calls to ensure accurate and timely communications.
Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information.
Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development.
Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.
Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Shift time 9A/ 7a Day shift
36 Shift:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center:
1092 WVUH Nursing Transfer center Address:
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer

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