Same Day Surgery/PACU RN
WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers, Martinsburg, WV, United States
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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, II, & III, as defined within the job description.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the proficient 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 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
Three (3) years of registered nurse experience if degree is BSN OR Five (5) years of registered nurse experience if ADN/Diploma.
CAPE Program Professional Development
Specialty Certification in applicable discipline from approved CAPE certification listing.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Leads the design and development of interprofessional processes for plan of care.
Provides Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Care to patients and caregivers.
Defines expected outcomes that incorporate cost, clinical effectiveness, and are aligned with the outcomes identified by members of the interprofessional team.
Identifies communication strategies among individuals, family, community and social systems on health and illness.
Provides leadership for establishing, improving, and sustaining collaborative relationships to achieve safe quality care for healthcare consumers.
Provides interdepartmental guidance regarding strategies to enhance care provided to patient population.
Collaborates with the healthcare team in modifying care delivery, creating an environment conducive to improved care experience.
Participates in developing new processes within the organization.
Partners with other members of health system to assist with system quality improvements.
Utilizes data and information in system‑level decision‑making.
Assists with organizational policy within practice setting.
Assists with improved information infrastructure.
Demonstrates leadership skills that emphasize ethical and critical decision‑making, effective working relationships, and a systems perspective.
Formulates culturally sensitive expected outcomes derived from assessments and diagnoses.
Develops recruitment and retention strategies to achieve a multicultural workforce.
Evaluates tools, instruments, and services provided to culturally diverse populations.
Identifies strategies for communication with peers/mentors to provide support in times of difficult cultural situations.
Identifies barriers that may prevent cultural care & resolution to difficult situations.
Promotes wellbeing within the interprofessional team.
Mentors team members to lead change to advance health.
Participates in continuing professional development by identifying learning opportunities.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level.
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 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 re‑positioning 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 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 Levels
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.
One year of experience.
Level 3
Meets requirements for previous levels.
Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification.
Certification is Preferred but not required.
Required competencies to 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.
One specialty certification is required.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of 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.
One specialty certification is required.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level.
Level 6
Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health‑related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside.
One specialty certification is required.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level.
Additional Job Description
Three 12‑hour shifts, 9a-9:30p.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Shift
Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company
BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center
70 BMC Nursing PACU
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, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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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, II, & III, as defined within the job description.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the proficient 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 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
Three (3) years of registered nurse experience if degree is BSN OR Five (5) years of registered nurse experience if ADN/Diploma.
CAPE Program Professional Development
Specialty Certification in applicable discipline from approved CAPE certification listing.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Leads the design and development of interprofessional processes for plan of care.
Provides Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Care to patients and caregivers.
Defines expected outcomes that incorporate cost, clinical effectiveness, and are aligned with the outcomes identified by members of the interprofessional team.
Identifies communication strategies among individuals, family, community and social systems on health and illness.
Provides leadership for establishing, improving, and sustaining collaborative relationships to achieve safe quality care for healthcare consumers.
Provides interdepartmental guidance regarding strategies to enhance care provided to patient population.
Collaborates with the healthcare team in modifying care delivery, creating an environment conducive to improved care experience.
Participates in developing new processes within the organization.
Partners with other members of health system to assist with system quality improvements.
Utilizes data and information in system‑level decision‑making.
Assists with organizational policy within practice setting.
Assists with improved information infrastructure.
Demonstrates leadership skills that emphasize ethical and critical decision‑making, effective working relationships, and a systems perspective.
Formulates culturally sensitive expected outcomes derived from assessments and diagnoses.
Develops recruitment and retention strategies to achieve a multicultural workforce.
Evaluates tools, instruments, and services provided to culturally diverse populations.
Identifies strategies for communication with peers/mentors to provide support in times of difficult cultural situations.
Identifies barriers that may prevent cultural care & resolution to difficult situations.
Promotes wellbeing within the interprofessional team.
Mentors team members to lead change to advance health.
Participates in continuing professional development by identifying learning opportunities.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level.
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 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 re‑positioning 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 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 Levels
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.
One year of experience.
Level 3
Meets requirements for previous levels.
Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification.
Certification is Preferred but not required.
Required competencies to 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.
One specialty certification is required.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of 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.
One specialty certification is required.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level.
Level 6
Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health‑related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside.
One specialty certification is required.
Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students.
Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level.
Additional Job Description
Three 12‑hour shifts, 9a-9:30p.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Shift
Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company
BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center
70 BMC Nursing PACU
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, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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