This position coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients. Utilizing the nursing process, this position plans, implements and evaluates, in collaboration with the patient, family and other health team members, the nursing care for assigned patients, demonstrating clinical competency and maintaining standards of professional nursing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. 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 ).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year of healthcare experience.
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.
1. Collects, documents and analyzes the patient’s current health status and medical history. Completes admission assessment.
2. Formulates and initiates plan of care based on patient needs. Establishes priority of care based on physical, developmental, and psychological needs. Initiates nursing interventions based on relevant data collection.
3. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of interventions and modifies the plan of care and expected outcomes as appropriate. Applies these principles while monitoring patient condition and while providing pain management and other interventions that would be appropriate.
4. Appropriately assesses patient/family learning needs. Provides teaching materials and properly documents when teaching has been initiated, reinforced, and completed.
5. Administers medication while using two unique patient identifiers. Documents medication administration accurately, including its effectiveness when appropriate.
6. Scans patient and medication barcodes in Meditech 85% of the time on units that use BMV as applicable.
7. Assists with or coordinates discharge planning programs.
8. Quickly learns, implements, and mentors change as it relates to the use of new equipment, procedures, and technology that improves patient care at WVUH-East. Responds well to change.
9. Actively assists fellow staff and management in preparation for all credentialing and licensing surveys (TJC, Medicare, etc.).
10. Assists the hospital with meeting all Core Measure goals.
11. Assists the hospital with meeting all Press Ganey, Patient Satisfaction goals and PI Initiatives.
12. Implements safety procedures for each patient in accordance with the patient’s safety needs. Maintains a clean and safe environment for all.
13. Complies with Appropriate safety standards: Narcotic counts, Incident reports, Equipment failures, Crash cart checks, Medication security.
14. Collects and transports specimens in approved containers, according to laboratory specifications. Labels all specimens correctly in the presence of the patient when appropriate.
15. Assists the Director/Manager with ensuring compliance with hospital nursing and unit policies and with professional, regulatory and accrediting requirements and standards.
16. Assists with Performance Initiatives (PI) and Quality Blue Initiatives
17. Assists the Director/Manager to ensure effective, efficient patient care by facilitating cooperative and collaborative relationships among the staff of the assigned department, as well as with other patient care units and disciplines in the hospital
18. Coordinates delegated aspects of care and provide appropriate supervision and support to staff.
19. Develops staffing plans for the department’s usual population and acuity level, considering relevant personnel functions and appropriate mix of staff, with Director/Manager.
20. Functions as a resource person for staff.
21. Participates in the development of the budget for the department, monitors the daily operating budget for the department, reduces waste and promotes patient care and safety
22. Ensures staff compliance to policies and procedures, standards of care, safety and infection control functions.
23. Identifies needs of staff and ensures educational needs are met. Communicates with Director/Manager on equipment or supply needs of the departments. Actively participates in orientation of staff members. Monitors staff for ongoing needs and intervenes with behaviors that are not conducive to smooth operations of the department, (with Director).
24. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Takes active role in problem solving and staff remediation. Assists Director/Manager in evaluation of staff, provides timely feedback on both exceptional and unacceptable performance to Director and staff. Assist with interviewing, counseling and performance competencies and other performance related evaluations of staff.
25. Participates in activities that meet own identified learning needs; remains current and responsive to changes in health care delivery, standards established by the nursing profession, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift.
2. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.
3. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working protracted or irregular hours. Must be flexible and able to take call.
2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
3.May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.
4. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and policies/standards/protocols.
2. Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Proficient use of Information Technology devices.
4. Proficient use of Medical Equipment.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center:
350 WH CCC Skilled Nursing Facility
Address:
236 Hullihen Place
Wheeling
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
