Registered Nurse; RN Neurosciences

Registered Nurse (RN) - Days, 6W Neurosciences

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital welcomes a dedicated RN to join our Neurosciences unit for a full‑time days shift. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an opportunity to advance through the hospital’s clinical ladder.

Shift: Day – United States of America
Hours: 36 weekly
Location: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
License: Current WV RN licensure or multi‑state compact (eNLC) required within 60 days of hire
Certification: Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

• Provide comprehensive patient assessment, plan of care, intervention, and evaluation using the nursing process.
• Document patient data, problems, and outcomes in the plan of care and handoff tools.
• Deliver patient education and teach‑back methods for effective understanding.
• Utilize evidence‑based practice and participate in quality improvement and shared governance initiatives.
• Recognize and respond to patient safety concerns and multidisciplinary scope of practice.
• Maintain accountability for delegated nursing care and clinical judgment in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Integrate the ANA code of ethics and culturally sensitive practice in all nursing duties.

• Education: Current WV Board RN license or eNLC; B.S.N., ADN, or equivalent diploma required.
• Experience: Less than 12 months of RN experience; graduate RN eligible for Level 1.
• Certification: Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Availability to complete all required assessments and orientation within 60 days of hire.

• Manual patient handling limited to 35 pounds; use lift equipment as indicated.
• Heavy/Hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Visual acuity and hearing within normal range.

• Protracted or irregular hours during the days shift.
• Exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Work near deceased patients, water, and electrical equipment in a surgical setting.

• Excellent interpersonal communication; negotiate and resolve conflict effectively.
• Clinical practice and critical thinking to deliver efficient patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to respond to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
• Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to variable workloads.

• Level 1 – Graduate RN with < 12 months experience; no experience required.
• Level 2 – One year experience; meets Level 1 requirements.
• Level 3 – Two years experience + one specialty certification; charge nurse or precepting experience required.
• Level 4 – BSN or ADN with 5 years experience; one specialty certification required; charge nurse or precepting experience; QI and shared governance participation.
• Level 5 – MSN or higher with 4 years experience; one specialty certification; charge nurse or precepting experience; QI and shared governance at organization level.
• Level 6 – MSN or higher with 7+ years experience; one specialty certification; charge nurse or precepting experience; system‑level QI and shared governance.

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Temporary (non‑exempt)
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.