GN- 3P Med Surg Pulmonary- PM
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
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.The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice 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:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire - Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of the temporary permit unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of NCLEX testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Less than 12 months of 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. Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
2. Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
3. Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
4. Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
5. Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
6. Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
7. Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
8. Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
9. Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
10. Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
11. Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
12. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
13. Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
14. Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
15. Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
16. Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
17. Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
18. Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
19. Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
1. 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 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. 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.
2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)
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. Working protracted or irregular hours.
2. Working around biohazards.
3. Working around infectious diseases.
4. Working with or near the deceased.
5. Working with hands in water.
6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
2. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
3. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
4. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
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:
Posting to ensure budgeted positions are posted.
Postings were previously done, but are no longer showing as posted. Names of employee being replaced unknown due to historical
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Shift:
Night (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
THOM Thomas HospitalsCost Center:
1109 THOM Nursing Medical SurgicalAddress:
4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest VirginiaEqual 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.
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Saint Clare's Health is hiring a Mental Health Associate to provide therapeutic support, basic nursing assistance, and patient monitoring on the inpatient Med/Surg unit in Dover.
St. Francis Medical Center seeks an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse to deliver skilled cardiac monitoring and acute inpatient care while collaborating with the care team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking an MDS Nurse in St. Marys to manage resident assessments, care plans, and reimbursement processes—with training available for experienced RNs new to MDS.
St. Mary of Nazareth is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform and oversee CLIA-authorized testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and related disciplines on a day shift in Chicago.
Resurrection Medical Center is hiring a Telemetry RN to deliver bedside cardiac-monitoring care and clinical assessments on nights in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is hiring a Night Telemetry RN (5W) to deliver attentive cardiac monitoring and acute patient care on an award-winning, safety-focused inpatient unit.
Provide critical inpatient nursing coverage across six Central PA hospitals as a full-time RN in Select Medical's Float Pool, working 12-hour rotations with robust pay and benefits.
LifeStance Health is hiring Michigan-licensed LMFTs in New Hudson to provide flexible, high-quality in-person and telehealth therapy with competitive, uncapped compensation and full benefits.
Provide patient-centered outpatient physical therapy at Athletico's St. John clinic, using evidence-based care and ongoing professional development to improve patient outcomes.
St. Mary's General Hospital seeks a certified Cath Lab Technologist to support invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures, monitor patient hemodynamics, and maintain procedural readiness at its Passaic acute care facility.
Provide direct applied behavior analysis and psychiatric support as a Registered Behavior Technician working with pediatric patients at Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.
Provide age-appropriate inpatient nursing care for pediatric medical-behavioral patients at Children’s Mercy, focusing on safety, family-centered education, and collaborative treatment.
Montclair Hospital Medical Center is hiring a night-shift Licensed Vocational Nurse (Telemetry) to deliver bedside telemetry care and support a multidisciplinary team in a community hospital setting.
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
