RN (Continuous Care Center) FT

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals • Full-time • Wheeling, West Virginia, United States • 5m ago

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Performs in conjunction with the RN, the functions of an LPN per the nursing standards in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned patient care given during a shift. The LPN is responsible for adhering to all Standards of Nursing Practice, for managing supplies and equipment with the direction of the RN and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel in other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a school of nursing with a current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of West Virginia.

2. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Enrolled in an RN or BSN program.

2. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

3. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.

4. AHA National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) year’s emergency or critical care nursing experience.

2. Five (5) years’ nursing experience.

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.

1. Practices patient and family centered care to promote safety, quality and positive patient/family experience.

2. Provide direct nursing care including assessments to patients in the Emergency Department under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

3. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.

4. Administers medications with RN supervision, per West Virginia nursing standards.

5. Seeks guidance from the Registered Nurse in delivery of nursing care as necessary.

6. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.

7. Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.

8. Performs evaluation of patient response to tasks performed.

9. Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment.

10. Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, and information.

11. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

12. Maintains and completes monthly competencies

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.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina.

2. Lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, and positioning of patients.

3.Standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Multitasking and prioritizing in a stressful environment.

2. Working closely and professionally with others.

3. Protracted or irregular hours.

4. Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical.

5. Working with or near the deceased.

6. Working with hands in waters.

7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and policies/standards/protocols.

2. Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.

3. Proficient use of Information Technology devices.

4. Proficient use of Medical Equipment.

5. Proficient use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

6142 WH CCC Intermediate Care Facility

Address:

236 Hullihen Place Wheeling West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

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