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Registered Nurse- Night Shift (PT) Med/Surg

Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Zitko Terrace, WV, United States


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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.

Demonstrates ability to create 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 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) 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.

Physical Requirements

Minimize manual patient lifting; limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and repositioning to be completed using lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids.

Heavy/Hard work – lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, carrying materials and equipment 40+ lbs.

Visual acuity within normal range.

Hearing within normal range required for assessment of breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.

Working Environment

Protracted or irregular hours.

Work around biohazards.

Work around infectious diseases.

Work with or near the deceased.

Work with hands in water.

Work with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities

Possesses interpersonal skills to 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.

Flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling.

Capable of working successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapting to varying workloads and work assignments.

Additional Job Description
Shift: Night (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company: RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center: 1100 RMH Nursing Medical Surgical 2 North

Address: 800 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, 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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