Cardiovascular RN Job Bridgeport area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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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. 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 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:

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

Experience:

One (1) year of registered nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure:

Bachelors 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.

For 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

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.

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