Registered Nurse - PACU
St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Buckhannon, WV, United States
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:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
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.
Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursingprocess: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
Utilizes 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 ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)'s 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 of patients.
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 CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
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.
To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.
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:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
STJ St. Joseph's Hospital
Cost Center:
70 STJ Nursing PACU
Address:
1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon 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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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:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
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.
Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursingprocess: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
Utilizes 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 ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)'s 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 of patients.
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 CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
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.
To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.
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:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
STJ St. Joseph's Hospital
Cost Center:
70 STJ Nursing PACU
Address:
1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon 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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