Registered Nurse; RN - Nightshift - Kidney Transplant - Stepdown Job Morgantown area,West Virginia USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Night shift - Kidney Transplant - Stepdown 8W

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

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).

Must possess current Temporary or Graduate RN permit as required by the state board where services will be provided.

MD: No temporary permit issued. Requirements as follows:
- Documentation of recent graduation from School of nursing
- Must obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation
OH: No temporary permit issued. Ohio Nurses must be currently licensed.
PA: Current PA Registered Nurse Temporary Permit. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the expiration of the temporary permit.
WV: Current WV Registered Nurse Grad Permit. Permanent license must be obtained prior to the expiration of the temporary permit.

NOTE:
Temporary permits are valid only within the state of issuance; they are not multi‑state licenses.

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

Preferred Qualifications Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)

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.

Performance Dimensions- This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice:

Care Delivery Systems - Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care withal health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
Leadership- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Professional Growth - Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority and accepts accountability in the delivery of patient care.

Provides direct patient care within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.

Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.

In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk.

Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, nursing interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.

Negotiates the patient care tasks with family/patient within safe practice guidelines. Appropriately delegates patient care tasks to assigned personnel; providing follow‑up for completion and patient response.

Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated.

Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient…