RN I NIght Shift Womens Center

Overview

The incumbent has 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 and 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, as defined within the job description.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patients under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the lifespan. 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

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). Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
Experience: One (1) year of registered nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
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 & 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

Minimize the need to manually lift patients, with mandatory limits of 35 pounds for safe patient handling via lift equipment or other aids as indicated.
Must be capable of lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
Must have visual acuity within normal range.
Must have hearing within normal range (e.g., to assess breath sounds).
Working Environment

Protracted or irregular hours.
Exposure to biohazards.
Exposure to infectious diseases.
Exposure to deceased individuals.
Hands in water.
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities

Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Utilizes competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing resource use.
Is flexible to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling.
Works successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapts to varying workloads obligatorily.
CAPE Program and Career Development

The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses. Must meet mandatory criteria for current level and must submit five competencies annually for levels 3-6.
Levels

Level 1 —No experience required. All graduates with at least 12 months experience enter at Level 1 with diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher.
Level 2 —Must meet Level 1 requirements. Must have one year of experience.
Level 3 —Must meet Level 2 requirements. Must have two years of experience plus one specialty certification. Must demonstrate charge or precepting experience.
Level 4 —Must meet Level 3 requirements. Must have BSN or higher or ADN with five years experience. Must have one mandatory specialty certification and must demonstrate participation in QI and shared governance at the unit level.
Level 5 —Must meet Level 4 requirements. Must have MSN or higher with 4 years experience or equivalent, must have mandatory specialty certification, must demonstrate mandatory charge or precepting and mandatory participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level.
Level 6 —Must meet Level 5 requirements. Must have MSN or higher with 7+ years experience. Must have mandatory specialty certification and mandatory participation in QI and shared governance at the system level.
Additional Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
Cost Center: 17 PCH Nursing Obstetrics and Obgyn
Address: 122 12th Street, Princeton, 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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