Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - full-time at Marshall Health Network

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Assessment, Care Planning, Documentation, Patient Education, Team Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Medication Administration, Customer Service, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Nursing Supervision, Teamwork, Infection Control, Emotional Support, Technical Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work in the Emergency Room. Provides patient care based on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration. 1. Performs initial assessment of patient. 1. Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment. 1. Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient. 1. Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to unit specific proficiencies, hospital policies and procedures and philosophy. 1. Accurate documentation of care. 1. Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. 1. Delegates patient care duties according to the proficiency level of team members while retaining accountability for duties delegated. 1. Assist in education and staff development of professional and nonprofessional personnel and provides technical supervision on the unit. 1. Serves as preceptor to new employees. 1. Continually evaluates care being delivered and constantly strives to increase quality and efficiency through the hospital-wide, interdisciplinary CQI process. Attends meetings as assigned. 1. Keeps Assistant Executive Director/Patient Care Services and/or Risk Management apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost effective care and risk management issues. Keeps Unit Coordinator appraised of actions. 1. Utilizes standards of national specialty organizations. 1. Takes responsibility for specific projects as assigned which will ensure departmental compliance to standards of environment of care, management of information, care of patients, and infection control. Attends meetings as assigned. 1. Notes structural and/or equipment damage, requests maintenance Repairs as necessary and reports action to Unit Coordinator. 1. Practices positive customer relations techniques. Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients and provides care accordingly. 1. Maintains emergency drugs, equipment and supplies. 1. Assists with unit cleanliness. 1. Attends to patient's and family's needs concerning responses to illness event. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical health. 1. Works in harmonious manner with team members and strives to create a climate conductive to open and honest dialogue and sharing of concerns. Attends unit meetings. 1. Attends educational offerings. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Contact hours annually. Maintains ACLS and PALS certifications. 1. Responsible for safeguarding medications and narcotics. 1. Participates in developing and evaluating annual unit goals and objectives. 1. Safe administration of medications with appropriate monitoring. 1. Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility. 1. Performs other duties that may be assigned. 1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook. 1. Must be able to cross-train to other units. 1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills. 1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. 1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams. Qualifications EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING: Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license. BCLS required. PALS and ACLS preferred or obtainable within six (6) months. WORK EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in nursing required. One (1) years’ nursing experience preferred in critical care area.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room provides patient care through assessment, planning, and continuous evaluation. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and participate in staff education and development.