6th Floor Med​/Surg RN Rotating​/Nights, weekend

6th Floor Med/Surg RN Rotating Days/Nights (every other weekend; 4 holidays per year)

Wheeling Hospital
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This Registered Nurse position provides patient care on the 6th floor of the Med/Surg department with rotating day and night shifts, every other weekend, and a requirement of 4 holidays per year.

• Demonstrate safety and continuity of care using documentation, handoff tools, and processes.
• Create and implement a plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Recognize patient safety concerns and use appropriate resources.
• Provide patient education based on unique learning needs.
• Integrate patient individuality and mutuality data into care delivery.
• Perform adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Use the teach‑back method to evaluate education effectiveness.
• Utilize evidence‑based practice in nursing care.
• Participate in an organizational patient‑centered care model.
• Document problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Grow ability to care for more complex patients through consultation with experienced colleagues.
• Commit to lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry.
• Retain accountability for delegated nursing care.
• Recognize scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
• Participate in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
• Assess the impact of family dynamics on patient health and wellness.
• Apply the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics to guide practice.
• Identify discriminatory healthcare practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualize care based on patient beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state of service or a multi‑state RN license through the eNLC.
• Obtains Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
• BSN preferred.

• Limit manual patient lifts to 35 pounds; use lift equipment or patient‑handling aids.
• Work requires strength and stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials weighing 40+ lbs.
• Normal visual acuity required.
• Normal hearing required.

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Work around biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Work with or near the deceased.
• Work with hand immersion in water.
• Work with electrical hazards related to patient‑care equipment.

Open position (Entry Level). Competitive pay and benefits as per Wheeling Hospital policy.

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The organization strictly prohibits discrimination on any protected basis.