Registered Nurse (RN) - 2W Pre/Post, Part-Time

About the Role

This position holds the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by themselves and delegated healthcare providers to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, ensuring adherence to age-specific needs and principles of growth and development over the life span.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team.
• Serves as a resource for patient and family learning needs.
• Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
• Functions as an independent team member to provide safe, quality care for patients.
• Mentors colleagues in acquiring clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment.
• Participates in developing and continuously improving systems supporting patient care planning.
• Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
• Designs innovations to improve outcomes.
• Assists other nurses in developing research skills.
• Participates in collaborative planning for safe, high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
• Engages in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection and integrates global and environmental factors into assessments.
• Advocates for healthcare consumers' rights to inform decision-making and self-determination.
• Demonstrates leadership within the community/healthcare arena.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state or multi-state license through the eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of registered nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Physical Requirements

Heavy/Hard work: Requires strength and stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials weighing 40+ lbs. Visual and hearing acuity within normal range. All patient handling will utilize lift equipment and aids as indicated.

Working Environment

Protracted or irregular hours, exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased individuals, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Positive and effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Motivation for continuous self-development.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to varying workloads and stressful conditions.
• Competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills for efficient patient care.

Clinical Advancement Program (CAPE)

A system-wide program to enhance professional development, reward clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction. Levels progress based on experience, education, certifications, and demonstrated competencies.

Additional Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Varied
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia