Lead Throughput RN

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 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).

2. Five (5) years of hospital-based experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) OR Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire.

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

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in an academic medical center setting.

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. Performance Dimensions- This position requires an individual demonstrating the following behaviors in

accordance with our mission, vision, and values for nursing practice:

• Care Delivery Systems- Use of competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently transfer patients to facility while maximizing efficient use of resources.
• Leadership- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Professional Growth- Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Collaborative Practice- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

2. Assist Throughput Staff in Adequately acquiring needed assessment information to facilitate appropriate and safe patient transfers from outside facilities.

3. Demonstrates ability to guide other throughput Nurses in synthesizing patient data into a relevant problem focus, identifying potential complications and necessary interventions specific for patient bed placement over telephone by identifying Correct service for patient's needs as well as correct bed placement assignment.

4. Assists in establishing processes to ensure appropriate clinical decisions and practices are observed and practiced.

5. In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk and guides other team members in this process as well.

6. Uses Nursing standards of care and standards of practice to guide others Throughput Nurses in care delivery.

7. 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.

8. Maintains a constantly courteous, respectful, and approachable personality to facilitate a cooperative and open working relationship with hospital personnel and medical staff to enhance the delivery of healthcare and customer service in the Throughput team.

9. Assists in updating and following established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information while guiding others to do so as well.

10. Assumes responsibility for the development of others and the throughput team as a whole.

11. Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development.

12. Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.

13. Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.

14. Is responsible for the scheduling process of the entire throughput team.

15. Is responsible for aiding in quality review process by retrieving and reviewing call audio recording files as needed.

16. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate, providing quality, honest and open Peer feedback as needed.

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. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

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. Working protracted or irregular hours.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.