Ambulatory RN: Patient Care & Team Collaboration

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting using the nursing process and professional judgment. The role requires assessment, clinical decision-making, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license in the practicing state and BLS certification, with temporary permits as per state boards.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Temporary RN permit as required by the state board.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting based on the nursing process and within scope of practice.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements clinical decisions and demonstrates independent nursing judgment in care provided by self and others.
• Assists in orientation and mentoring of new employees and contributes to unit education.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Independent clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Education

RN license (state)

eNLC multi-state license

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting using the nursing process and professional judgment. The role requires assessment, clinical decision-making, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license in the practicing state and BLS certification, with temporary permits as per state boards.