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West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Nightshift- Med/Surg Stepdown 8W (JR21-13814) in Morgantown, West Virginia
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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: - Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). - The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire (may not be waived). - Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Position Summary: The professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills 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 Registered Nurse 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. Please click on the link below to open and review the detailed job description and minimum qualifications: Registered Nurse
Additional Job Description: 8W is home to kidney transplant, surgical urology, and medical-surgical patients. We specialize in kidney transplant with emphasis on both donors and recipients. 8W was fortunate to care for Ruby Memorial Hospital's first ever live donor transplant this Summer 2024. Majority of our nursing ratios are... For full info follow application link.
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