Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Beckley, WV

About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills grounded in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences through the nursing process. The role collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families, and supervises assigned team members and students. The nurse prepares and interprets client plans of care, conducts systematic assessments and reassessments, and provides nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards. The position also communicates pertinent findings to physicians, initiates referrals based on client needs and physician orders, and may travel to client residences in inclement weather and varying environmental situations.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
Registered Nurse license required.
BLS certification required upon hire.
De-Escalation Training required within six months of hire.
Valid driver's license required.
Able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.
Knowledge and ability to prepare and interpret client plans of care and conduct systematic assessments and reassessments.
Ability to perform nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards.
Ability to communicate pertinent client assessment and reassessment findings to physicians.
Ability to initiate referrals to other healthcare organizations and community services based on client needs and physician orders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments; formulate, implement, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical thinking skills.
Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with applicable nursing practice standards.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion, using the Teach Back methodology to affirm comprehension.
Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Supervise, delegate, and follow through with other personnel performing activities related to nursing care.
Mentor and precept students and orient new staff as assigned.
Report pertinent information through the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator.
Participate in teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
Participate in discharge planning and transition of care, identifying patient needs.
Advocate for patients and promptly escalate patient-related concerns.
Document pertinent findings in the medical record in a timely manner.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and function as an active team member.
Assume responsibility for personnel professional development.
Use effective communication and active listening, and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Use SBAR for hands-off communication and bedside shift reporting unless contraindicated.
Serve as a positive influence and role model and adhere to professional conduct standards.
Respect patient dignity and confidentiality.
Prepare and interpret client plans of care and conduct systematic assessments and reassessments.
Perform nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care according to established agency and nursing care standards.
Communicate pertinent client assessment and reassessment findings to physicians.
Initiate referrals to other healthcare organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders.
Perform other job duties as assigned.