VAISOutpatient Infusion​/Special Procedures

Overview

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• This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through 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 health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I, as defined within the job description.
• Provide professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level to provide care relevant to patient age-specific needs and growth and development across the life span.

• 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).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

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

• Modifies patient’s plan of care based on data collection and patient’s individual needs.
• Uses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide patient care.
• Delegates according to scope of practice.
• Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Provides education based on learning needs and involvement of family.
• Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members and healthcare consumers.
• Influences policy to promote safe patient care.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, especially in sensitive situations.
• Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities and practice environments.
• Engages in continuing professional development and ethical practices.

• 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 by an employee 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; safe patient handling up to 35 pounds. Transfers and lifts use lift equipment or patient handling aids as indicated.
• Heavy/Hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying 40+ lbs.
• Normal visual and hearing acuity required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working 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 conflicts effectively.
• Competent clinical practice and critical thinking to deliver patient care while maximizing resource use.
• Flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling.
• Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads.

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