RN Behavioral Health Center

Apply for the RN I Behavioral Health Center role at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.

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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 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.

This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

• 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.
• Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
• Creates 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.
• Utilizes teach‑back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
• Leverages evidence‑based practice 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 using consultation with experienced colleagues.
• Continues lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
• Maintains 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) 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.

• Manual lifting and patient handling limited to 35 pounds; use lift equipment or aids as indicated.
• Heavy or hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Visual acuity within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range (assessment of breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards.
• Exposure to infectious diseases.
• Working with or near deceased patients.
• Hands in water.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

• Interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to deliver patient care efficiently with all health care providers.
• Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
• Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and assignments.

• No experience required.
• All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher.

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification.
• Certification is preferred but not required.
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