UHC-Registered Nurse-North; Night

West Virginia University Health System – System UHC-Registered Nurse-7 North (Night)

United Hospital Center (UHC)

Apr 24, 2026

Pay information not provided

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)’s 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.

• 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.

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.

Heavy/Hard work :
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

Visual acuity must be within normal range.

Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)

Working protracted or irregular hours.

Working around biohazards.

Working around infectious diseases.

Working with or near the deceased.

Working with hands in water.

Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively 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.

Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.

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.

• No experience required
• All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a…