ER Registered Nurse-Full-Time/Sign On

Rivers Health•Point Pleasant, WV

13h

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Services department. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates plans of care and nursing diagnoses, delivers safe and timely nursing care, documents care, and provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. The role includes delegating care while remaining accountable for delegated duties, supporting staff education and development, providing technical supervision, and precepting new employees. The Registered Nurse continually evaluates care and contributes to quality and efficiency improvements through the hospital-wide interdisciplinary CQI process. The role supports compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures; participates in unit goals and quality improvement activities; and reports quality, cost, risk, facility, and equipment concerns to appropriate personnel. The nurse maintains emergency drugs, equipment, and supplies; safeguards medications and narcotics; supports unit cleanliness; and provides care that respects patient privacy, individual values, and patients’ and families’ emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. The position requires collaboration with team members, strong customer service, attendance at assigned meetings and educational offerings, completion of annual competencies, and at least 24 contact hours annually. The nurse must maintain BCLS and ACLS and PALS certifications as specified, and must be able to cross-train to other units. If on call, the nurse must be able to report to duty within 20 minutes.

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.
Must maintain a minimum of 24 contact hours annually.
Must be able to cross-train to other units.
If on call, must be able to report to duty within 20 minutes.

Nice To Haves

PALS and ACLS certifications are preferred or must be 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 and revise plans of care as needed.
Provide safe, timely nursing care according to unit proficiencies, hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.
Document care accurately.
Provide patient education and 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 precept new employees.
Evaluate care and contribute to quality and efficiency improvements through the hospital-wide interdisciplinary CQI process.
Attend assigned meetings, unit meetings, and educational offerings.
Keep the Assistant Executive Director/Patient Care Services and/or Risk Management informed of quality, cost-effective care, and risk management concerns; keep the Unit Coordinator informed of actions.
Use standards of national specialty organizations and complete assigned projects supporting departmental compliance with applicable standards.
Identify structural or equipment damage, request maintenance repairs as necessary, and report actions to the Unit Coordinator.
Practice positive customer relations and respect patient privacy, individual values, and patient needs.
Maintain emergency drugs, equipment, and supplies; assist with unit cleanliness; and safeguard medications and narcotics.
Address patients’ and families’ needs related to illness, including emotional, spiritual, and physical health.
Work collaboratively with team members and foster open communication and sharing of concerns.
Participate in developing and evaluating annual unit goals and objectives.
Administer medications safely with appropriate monitoring.
Complete annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility and maintain required contact hours and certifications.
Cross-train to other units and perform other assigned duties.
Comply with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and the Personnel Employee Handbook.
Participate in quality improvement activities, including serving on quality improvement teams.
If on call, report to duty within 20 minutes.