Registered Nurse-ICU/Part-Time

Rivers Health•Point Pleasant, WV

13h

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a part-time ICU Registered Nurse. The nurse provides patient care using the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration, reports to the Director of ICU/ER Services, and directly supervises Nursing Assistants and the Unit Secretary. The role receives direct supervision. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, develops and updates plans of care and nursing diagnoses, delivers safe and timely care, documents accurately, and collaborates on patient education and discharge planning. The role also delegates care while retaining accountability, supports staff education and development, precepts new employees, and participates in quality improvement and unit-goal activities. The nurse maintains unit equipment and supplies, safeguards medications and narcotics, supports cleanliness, and works to meet hospital and professional standards. The position requires a graduate of a school of nursing and a current West Virginia nursing license. BCLS is required; PALS and ACLS are preferred or must be obtainable within six months. Prior nursing experience is required, with one year of critical care experience preferred. The nurse must be able to care for patients across all age groups, manage multiple tasks in stressful situations, and report to duty within 20 minutes if on call.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
Current West Virginia nursing license.
BCLS certification required.
Previous nursing experience required.
Ability to recognize the unique needs of patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics.
Ability to cope with highly stressful situations and prioritize multiple tasks.
Knowledge of nursing services policies and procedure manuals.
If on call, ability to report to duty within 20 minutes.

Nice To Haves

PALS and ACLS certifications are preferred or obtainable within six months.
One year of nursing experience in a critical care area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial patient assessments and formulate nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
Continuously monitor and evaluate patients, revising and updating plans of care as needed.
Provide safe and timely nursing care in accordance with unit proficiencies, hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.
Document care accurately.
Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
Delegate patient-care duties according to team members’ proficiency while retaining accountability for delegated duties.
Assist with education and staff development, provide technical supervision on the unit, and serve as a preceptor to new employees.
Evaluate care and participate in quality and efficiency improvement through interdisciplinary and hospital-wide quality-improvement activities.
Attend assigned meetings, unit meetings, and educational offerings.
Keep relevant leadership and the Unit Coordinator informed about quality, cost-effective care, risk-management concerns, and actions.
Use standards of national specialty organizations and complete assigned projects supporting departmental compliance.
Note structural or equipment damage, request maintenance or repairs as necessary, and report actions to the Unit Coordinator.
Maintain emergency drugs, equipment, and supplies; assist with unit cleanliness; and safeguard medications and narcotics.
Respect patient privacy, values, and individual needs, including emotional, spiritual, and physical needs, and provide excellent customer service.
Administer medications safely with appropriate monitoring.
Maintain a minimum of 24 contact hours annually, maintain ACLS and PALS certifications, and complete annual competencies for assigned areas.
Participate in developing and evaluating annual unit goals and objectives.
Cross-train to other units and perform other assigned duties.
Foster teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.