United Hospital Center
UHC: Registered Nurse, 7N (Cardiac/Resp/MedSurg) (Day)
United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States, 26630
Overview
Welcome! We are 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 nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and 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 role requires novice-level knowledge and skills to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care and to apply growth and development principles across the life span. The incumbent must assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
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).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Experience:
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using documentation and handoff tools/processes.
Produces a plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on the patient’s unique learning needs.
Incorporates individual patient data in delivery of care.
Performs adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate education effectiveness.
Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
Demonstrates growth in caring for more complex patients with consultation from experienced colleagues.
Maintains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA) Code of Ethics to guide nursing practice.
Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
Special Accreditation (if applicable) 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 case-based learning (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 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing manual patient lifting; safe handling includes 35 pounds. Transfers and lifting should use lift equipment or aids as indicated.
Heavy/Hard work:
Lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying 40+ lbs.
Visual acuity within normal range.
Hearing within normal range for assessing breath sounds, bowel sounds, pulse, monitors, etc.
Working Environment The following characteristics describe typical work environment conditions:
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water and with patient care equipment involving electrical hazards.
Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
Competent clinical practice and critical thinking to efficiently deliver patient care and optimize resources.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in workload, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads.
CAPe Program and Career Levels The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, reward quality nursing, promote quality care, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses. To apply for the next level, a nurse must meet the requirements of their current level and the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification. Nurses approved for levels 3–6 must complete five competencies annually to maintain their current level.
Career Levels
Level 1:
No experience required. All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level 1 with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher.
Level 2:
Meets Level 1 requirements; 1 year of experience.
Level 3:
Meets previous levels; 2 years of experience plus one specialty certification (certification preferred but not required). Required competencies include serving as charge nurse and/or precepting.
Level 4:
BSN or higher (or ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience); one specialty certification required; charge nurse/precepting; participate in QI and shared governance at unit level.
Level 5:
MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or BSN with 4 years plus health-related Master’s, or BSN with 5 years. One specialty certification; charge nurse/precepting; QI and shared governance at organization level.
Level 6:
MSN or higher with 7+ years of experience (other advanced degrees considered). One specialty certification; charge nurse/precepting; QI and shared governance at system level.
Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Employer Company:
WVU United Hospital Center
Cost Center:
1 UHC Nursing 7 North
Address:
327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Welcome! We are 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 nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and 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 role requires novice-level knowledge and skills to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care and to apply growth and development principles across the life span. The incumbent must assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
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).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Experience:
Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using documentation and handoff tools/processes.
Produces a plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on the patient’s unique learning needs.
Incorporates individual patient data in delivery of care.
Performs adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate education effectiveness.
Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
Demonstrates growth in caring for more complex patients with consultation from experienced colleagues.
Maintains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA) Code of Ethics to guide nursing practice.
Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
Special Accreditation (if applicable) 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 case-based learning (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 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing manual patient lifting; safe handling includes 35 pounds. Transfers and lifting should use lift equipment or aids as indicated.
Heavy/Hard work:
Lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying 40+ lbs.
Visual acuity within normal range.
Hearing within normal range for assessing breath sounds, bowel sounds, pulse, monitors, etc.
Working Environment The following characteristics describe typical work environment conditions:
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water and with patient care equipment involving electrical hazards.
Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
Competent clinical practice and critical thinking to efficiently deliver patient care and optimize resources.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in workload, staffing, and scheduling.
Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads.
CAPe Program and Career Levels The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, reward quality nursing, promote quality care, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses. To apply for the next level, a nurse must meet the requirements of their current level and the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification. Nurses approved for levels 3–6 must complete five competencies annually to maintain their current level.
Career Levels
Level 1:
No experience required. All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level 1 with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher.
Level 2:
Meets Level 1 requirements; 1 year of experience.
Level 3:
Meets previous levels; 2 years of experience plus one specialty certification (certification preferred but not required). Required competencies include serving as charge nurse and/or precepting.
Level 4:
BSN or higher (or ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience); one specialty certification required; charge nurse/precepting; participate in QI and shared governance at unit level.
Level 5:
MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or BSN with 4 years plus health-related Master’s, or BSN with 5 years. One specialty certification; charge nurse/precepting; QI and shared governance at organization level.
Level 6:
MSN or higher with 7+ years of experience (other advanced degrees considered). One specialty certification; charge nurse/precepting; QI and shared governance at system level.
Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Employer Company:
WVU United Hospital Center
Cost Center:
1 UHC Nursing 7 North
Address:
327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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