WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers
RN - Ortho/Neuro
WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402
Overview
The position has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge, 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. This role is within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I, as defined within the job description. The 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 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
One (1) year of registered nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
As listed above in Minimum Qualifications. 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 and 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. 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. Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. All transfers, lifts and repositioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. 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 (i.e., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.). 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 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. Additional notes
Must obtain NIHSS certification during orientation. Schedule
36 hours per week, Night shift, Non-Exempt Company
BMC Berkeley Medical Center Address
2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, 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. 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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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The position has authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge, 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. This role is within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I, as defined within the job description. The 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 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
One (1) year of registered nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
As listed above in Minimum Qualifications. 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 and 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. 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. Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. All transfers, lifts and repositioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. 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 (i.e., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.). 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 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. Additional notes
Must obtain NIHSS certification during orientation. Schedule
36 hours per week, Night shift, Non-Exempt Company
BMC Berkeley Medical Center Address
2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, 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. 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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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