GN- Med​/Surg - PM

Overview

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, and uses independent nursing 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 to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care and apply growth and development principles over the life span.

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

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60 days of hire. Licenses must be obtained before expiration date of the temporary permit unless deemed not possible due to circumstances such as pandemic-related NCLEX testing center closures.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience.

The statements describe the general nature of work and are not an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
• Creates plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Identifies patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
• Provides education based on the patient’s learning needs.
• Incorporates patient individuality and mutuality data in delivery of care.
• Performs adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate education effectiveness.
• Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
• Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
• Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Manages care for more complex patients with consultation from experienced colleagues.
• Maintains commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
• 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 healthcare consumer health and wellness.
• Guides nursing practice by the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics.
• Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimize manual lifting; transfers and lifting are performed with lift equipment or patient handling aids as indicated by patient profile and algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying 40+ lbs.
• Normal visual acuity and hearing required for clinical assessment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered in performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water and with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

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

The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical ladder to enhance professional development, reward quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses. To advance levels, nurses must meet current level requirements and manage required years of nursing experience,…