The professional registered nurse has the
authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of
nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Registered Nurse
accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses
independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care
providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is relevant to the
patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and
development over the life span. The Registered Nurse also must possess the
ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each
patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Current West Virginia licensure as a
Registered Professional Nurse or a Graduate Nurse with a current West Virginia
temporary practice permit. The Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 60
days of hire (may not be waived).
2.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support
within 30 days of hire date
3.
West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal,
if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Bachelor’s
Degree in nursing preferred OR
Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled
in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire preferred
CORE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the
general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be
constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Provides direct patient care within the
ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of
practice.
2.
Performs preliminary assessment of patients
through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with
health care team.
3.
Evaluates unstable or complex patient care
situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
4.
Implements
appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert
peers and/or management, as applicable.
5.
Accepts
accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by
self and by health care providers to who care is delegated.
6.
Demonstrates the appropriate use of
standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in
the delivery of patient care.
7.
Uses
standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
8.
Bases
decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established
standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible
resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
9.
Determines/revises
priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient
acuity and available resources update to daily care plan to include
appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
10.
Uses
established patient care support systems including documentation,
communication, & information.
11.
Responsible
for educational instruction to patients and families with health care
needs.
12.
Identifies
teaching/learning needs of patient.
13.
Evaluates
effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in
patient charts.
14.
Assists
in orientation of new employees according to unit orientation plan.
15.
Applies
information gained from educational experiences when providing patient care
and instruction.
16.
Assumes responsibility for the development of
others.
17.
Engages in mentoring
and networking activities to promote professional development.
18.
Fosters the
integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates
incorporation of the unit’s mission, values, and vision.
19.
Demonstrates skill in the management of
conflict situations.
20.
Functions to promote trusting relationships
and open, honest communication at the unit level.
21.
Engages in
exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment.
22.
Interacts
with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.
23.
Participates in Performance
Improvement activities as appropriate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
1.
The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees
to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All
transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift
equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patients
profile and appropriate algorithms.
2.
Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina,
lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of
materials and equipment weighing
40+lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
Working
closely with others
2.
Protracted
or irregular hours
3.
Working
around biohazards
4.
Working
around infectious diseases
5.
Working
with hands in water
6.
Electrical
hazards associated with patient care equipment
7.
This position may cover multiple clinic locations,
some travel may be required.
Date Reviewed/Revised: January 2017
Source: Indeed.com
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