Job Description

Nature of Work

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Duties: Under limited supervision, performs professional work at an advanced level providing direct nursing services, administrative review, or program direction. Provides comprehensive services to individuals or groups in a variety of structured or unstructured health care settings. Provides health care including prevention, rehabilitation services, counseling, education, and care of acute and long-term illnesses. Some nursing interventions may be unpredictable in outcome and require frequent reassessment and adaptation of techniques. May provide specialized direct care to patients with complex health problems; intervenes with the emphasis on continuing care. Works inter-dependently with other health professionals. May serve as charge nurse of local health department nursing service or as a head nurse with 24-hour responsibility for a single unit of nursing service and/or supervision of multiple units. Shift work may be required. Travel may be required. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is experienced nursing work where familiarity with the health department programs or the facility unit allows the incumbent to direct the work of licensed and unlicensed staff in addressing patients needs more efficiently. Advanced training or experience in a nursing specialty is recognized as a lead work/ training function for non-supervisory nursing positions.

Click The APPLY Link Above To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 and dial 0 for special instructions.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

This announcement is used to maintain an applicant pool for current and future hiring needs statewide. Your application will remain active for this job announcement for 6 months. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

Examples of Work

• Reviews nursing policies and protocols to evaluate impediments to patient progress; recommends or initiates changes to facilitate health care services.
• Reviews patient records to determine effectiveness of nursing care and recommends modifications to nursing practices at the facility; evaluates the facility and recommends the acquisition of new equipment, instruments or medical goods.
• Oversees patient care in assigned area; directs other licensed and unlicensed staff in the provision of services, functionally or in a line position.
• Interviews patients or their families to complete a medical history and to make psychosocial and physical assessment.
• Identifies and documents changes in patients\' health, especially those which interfere with the individuals\' ability to meet basic needs.
• Establishes a priority of care based on identified needs.
• Provides direct patient care to individuals with varied health problems in a structured setting or patient home.
• Uses established criteria to evaluate patient care; modifies plan of care as necessary and documents changes.
• Carries out the prescribed care according to established nursing practices; contacts physicians to report significant changes in patient health.
• Refers patients to alternative public or private agencies for continuing care; negotiates agreements with local service agencies to better serve the community.
• Meets with family, significant others, and members of the nursing team to establish and evaluate short and long-range treatment goals.
• Evaluates nursing research to determine the applicability of findings to current nursing practices.
• Writes management reports and other documentation as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization\'s rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of nursing.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of a variety of common and acute health disorders.
• Knowledge of medications, their effects, and their side effects.
• Knowledge of community and other service resources available to patients.
• Skill in the application of nursing techniques and instruments.
• Ability to assess and document physical and psychosocial conditions.
• Ability to develop patient care plans.
• Ability to motivate patients and their families to practice healthier lifestyle behaviors.
• Ability to utilize knowledge of the pathology of prevalent diseases and health problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Ability to negotiate with service organizations and others.
• Ability to evaluate nursing services and recommend solutions.
• Ability to write narrative reports.
• Ability to provide specialized care for a specific patient population.
• Ability to select and apply relevant health information to health needs of individuals or groups.
• Ability to supervise nursing personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program and three years of experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Professional certification from a recognized national nursing certifying organization as a nurse or nurse practitioner in the area of assignment plus two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program; plus baccalaureate degree in the health sciences or behavioral sciences and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in nursing.
OR
Master\'s degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university.

Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.

AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT/CERTIFICATION:
Positions are sometimes filled on the basis of nursing specialty. Be sure to complete the Supplemental Questions if you have a specialty.

NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or via email to: , FAX: 304-957-0396, or mail to: Division of Personnel, Building 3, Suite 500, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

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