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Flexible Scheduling
Along with traditional 8 or 12-hour shifts and set schedules, WVUH offers straight shifts and 4-week schedules to provide you with more flexibility.
Weekend Incentive Program
The weekend incentive program for registered nurses consists of individuals working two 12-hour shifts for premium pay on Saturday and Sunday. To the extent possible, all shifts on a given weekend will be scheduled for the same hours (7am or 7pm). The Weekend Incentive pay applies to the time worked on the weekend incentive program; time worked during the week is paid at your hourly base rate. Weekend RNs commit to work . 6 FTE (24 hours per week) schedule every weekend with the option of taking the 6th weekend off with PDO; or greater than .6 FTE scheduled every weekend with the remainder of FTE scheduled during the week.
Per Diem Program
Tell us when you want to work! The Per Diem Program allows you the flexibility to work a minimum commitment of two shifts per month (at least one off-shift or weekend shift is required) with premium pay.
Charge Nurse Role
Become a leader on your unit! Charge Nurse’s perks include $1/hr shift differential, no patient assignment (7am-7pm), and no pulling on low census. The charge nurse role will allow you to gain experience and take the opportunity to lead your unit to meet patient satisfaction and organizational goals.
Staff Reassignment
Staff reassignment (pulling) will occur on a rotating basis except when an employee volunteers to be reassigned. A resource person will be designated to assist their reassigned employee. GNs will be out of orientation three months prior to being pulled. A 10% shift differential will be provided when pulled.
Orientation/Mentor Program
New staff will be oriented to WVUH beginning with New Employee Orientation, computer systems training and Nursing Services Orientation. Unit orientation is designed to meet your needs based on your work experience and skill assessments. You will be partnered with an experience mentor with whom you’ll work closely for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Certifications for Nurses
WVUH will financially support the attainment of certifications that are recognized through national organizations.
Compensation Philosophy
Your salary is based on your experience, and you can earn even more money depending on the shift you work (10% off-shift differential, weekend incentive program). It is the goal of WVUH to stay competitive with regard to your pay. Every 6 months your salary will be evaluated, and WVUH is committed to staying above the market with RN salaries.
Nursing Education/Net Learning
Nursing Education – Our Nurse Educators can help you increase patient satisfaction and improve clinical outcomes through customized clinical education courses and learning events tailored to your needs. The WVUH education and Training Center is an approved provider of continuing education by the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. Net Learning – Our computer-based system allows you to meet hospital and unit specific competencies at your convenience. You can take online classes and receive continuing education credits.
Ruby Online
Ruby Online is the WVU Hospitals Intranet, accessible to all employees. You will find hospital wide information and news at your fingertips. Hospital policies and procedures, along with events and announcements are all a click away. Other resource links include the OVID Nursing Library, WVU Libraries, nursing journals, publications and professional associations.
Benefits
If you're hired to work 36 or more hours per week, you are eligible to choose any of the benefits we offer. RNs working 36-40 hours per week receive full benefit credit and PDO (Paid Days Off), Holiday Pay, and Long Term Disability coverage at the 1.0 FTE accrual rate. RNs working 20-35 hours per week are also eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Recognition of Excellence Program
Staff is recognized by their participation in Performance Improvement and Excellence in Patient Care. Each year the TOP 100 nurses are recognized for their contributions in patient care at WVUH.
Speaker's Bureau
If you like being involved, join the Speaker’s Bureau. Members can participate in three different categories:
Shared Decision Making
Nursing staff are involved in decision making in areas of practice, education, and recruitment and retention. Staff has the opportunity to participate on hospital wide and unit based teams such as: Nursing Council, Unit Practice Teams, Education Team, Recruitment and Retention Team, and Nursing Research Council.
