Registered Nurse-ED- Full-time-9A-9P Job Parkersburg area,West Virginia USA,Nursing

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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

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:

Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

CAPE program

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.

Level 1 No experience required All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher
Level 2 Meets requirements for previous level One year of experience.
Level 3 Meets requirements for previous levels Two…