UHC: Registered Nurse, North; Peds​/MedSurg

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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.

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.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

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 diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher.

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…