Clinic RN- Infectious Disease

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- Infectious Disease role at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals

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The incumbent 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 skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by other health care providers. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care relevant to each patient under their care, applying principles of growth and development over the life span, and must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify each patient's age‑specific needs.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• 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)
• Must possess current temporary RN permit as required by the state board where services will be provided
• Documentation of recent graduation from school of nursing and must obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation (for MD)
• Ohio Nurses must be currently licensed; no temporary permit issued
• Current PA Registered Nurse Temporary Permit; must obtain permanent licensure within one (1) year of graduation
• Current WV Registered Nurse Grad Permit; must obtain permanent licensure within 180 days from graduation
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and completing BSN within 5 years of hire

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow‑up with health care team.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.
• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to which care is delegated.
• Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care.
• Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
• Bases decisions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance or a credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and available resources; updates daily care plan to include appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information.
• Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.
• Identifies teaching/learning needs of patients.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient charts.
• Assists in orientation of new employees according to unit orientation plan.
• Applies information gained from educational experiences when providing patient care and instruction.
• Assumes responsibility for the development of others.
• Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development.
• Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team; facilitates incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.
• Demonstrates skill in the management of conflict situations.
• Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
• Engages in…