Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union) OR

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students. Special Instructions: RN in outpatient surgery. Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Up to 1 year of experience Preferred.
• RN Required.
• Basic Life Support Certification Required.
• ACLS Required.
• PALS Required.
• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Performs other nursing acts authorized or limited by the board, consistent with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice.
• Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension.
• Administers medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP.
• Supervises, delegates and follows through with other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
• Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned.
• Reports pertinent information up chain of command to Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator.
• Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self.
• Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care.
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely.
• Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record.
• Assists patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member.
• Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development.
• Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude.
• Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR.
• Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees