Registered Nurse; RN - Nightshift - Kidney Transplant - Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night shift – Kidney Transplant – Stepdown 8W

We’re excited you’re considering this opportunity. To apply, click the Apply button above and complete the application. This position provides nursing care through the nursing process with shift accountability for delivery of quality patient care.

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
• Creates a 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 the patient.
• Incorporates patient individuality and data in the delivery of care.
• Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrates the teach‑back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
• Utilizes evidence‑based practice in nursing care.
• Participates in organizational patient‑centered care models.
• Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates growth in caring for more complex patients, utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
• Shows commitment to lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry.
• Retains 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 patient health and wellness.
• Integrates the ANA code of ethics into practice.
• Identifies discriminatory practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualizes care based on patient beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.

• Minimize manual patient lifting; safe handling to 35 lb whenever possible.
• Heavy/Hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 lb+.
• Visual acuity within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range (required for assessing breath sounds, bowel sounds, monitor interpretation, etc.).

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Work with biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased patients, water, electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

• Positive and effective communication, negotiation, conflict resolution.
• Competent clinical practice and critical thinking to deliver efficient patient care.
• Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staffing, and scheduling.
• Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads.

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or a current multi‑state RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Less than 12 months experience as a registered nurse.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

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, disability, citizenship, or military service.

All WVUHS employees and workers are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination, and this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.