Wheeling Hospital
RN II IV Therapy (Part Time)
Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, 26003
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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). Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Experience
One (1) year of nursing experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs. Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care. Delegates according to scope of practice. Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s). Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family. Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers. Influences policy to promote safe patient care. Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations. Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence. Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments. Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality. Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare. Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization. Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care. Participates in continuing professional development. Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues. Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care. Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients. Engages 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. Heavy/Hard work: 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. Hearing within normal range is required. 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
Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. 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. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. CAPE Program
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. Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Shift: Variable Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 231 WH IV Therapy Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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.
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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). Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Experience
One (1) year of nursing experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs. Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care. Delegates according to scope of practice. Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s). Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family. Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members & healthcare consumers. Influences policy to promote safe patient care. Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations. Incorporates processes to enhance the organizational plan of growth and influence. Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments. Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality. Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve quality of healthcare. Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection and utilization. Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators to enhance quality of care. Participates in continuing professional development. Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance of appropriate colleagues. Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment of the work setting conducive to safe, quality health care. Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients. Engages 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. Heavy/Hard work: 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. Hearing within normal range is required. 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
Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. 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. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. CAPE Program
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. Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Shift: Variable Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 231 WH IV Therapy Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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.
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