Registered Nurse RN - Nights - Med/Surg Stepdown 8W

West Virginia University Hospital Inc
US - West Virginia - Morgantown
October 19, 2024

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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:

- 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).

- The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire (may not be waived).

- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Position Summary:
The professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process.
The Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.

The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills 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 Registered Nurse 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.

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Registered Nurse

Additional

8W is home to kidney transplant, surgical urology, and medical-surgical patients.
We specialize in kidney transplant with emphasis on both donors and recipients.
8W was fortunate to care for Ruby Memorial Hospital's first ever live donor transplant this Summer 2024.
Majority of our nursing ratios are 3:
1 step-down ICU status, with a couple floor status assignments of 6:
1.
The variety in acuity levels for our patient population breeds very competent nurses with excellent time management skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

24 WVUH Nursing 8 West

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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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