JGH-Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine • Ripley, WV

2d

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Knows and applies current nursing theory, principles of care, and nursing policies and procedures in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient: maintains a safe and clean care environment; engages in quality improvement; supervises nursing assistants; actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications; behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and objectives of Jackson General Hospital; and performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• Current WV nursing license
• BLS certification within 30 days from hire date
• ACLS required 30 days from hire date for Med/Surg, OR, and ED
• PALS required 30 days from hire date for OR and ED
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills
• Ability to care for multiple patients
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and PALS
• One (1) year direct patient care experience as an RN
• At least one year of Emergency nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient
• Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees