Graduate Nurse | Freeman West ICU Step-Down Unit | Full-Time Nights - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Freeman Health System; Freeman (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness program with discounts

Job summary

Freeman Health System’s ICU Step-Down Unit (TCU) is seeking a Registered Nurse for Full-Time Nights (36 hours per week). The team provides care for patients transitioning from ICU to Med-Surge, with a multidisciplinary staff and a patient population spanning cardiac, respiratory, diabetes and more.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning comprehensive patient care under professional direction, with emphasis on safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for state boards.
• Must successfully complete RN residency.
• Must obtain a Missouri RN license or compact-state RN license within 90 days after graduation or 30 days after NCLEX if license in another state.
• Must successfully pass Patient Care Orientation (PCO) within 30 days of hire.
• ASLs preferred, but not required.
• AHA ACLS within 180 days.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 60 days.
• ASLS - Advanced Stroke Life Support within 180 days.
• Cardiovascular Disease CEU hours - 8 per year annually by transcript due date.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 90 days.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) within 365 days.
• RN Competency Day annually by transcript due date.
• Stroke CEU hours - 8 per year annually by transcript due date.
• Trauma CEU hours - 8 per year annually by transcript due date.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Under professionals, assess the physical, emotional, clinical and psychosocial needs of assigned patients and families; plan interventions and evaluate effectiveness; adjust plans as indicated for safe, timely care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Nursing documentation

Education

RN license (Missouri or compact state)

RN residency completed

ACLS certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers

TNCC certification

Nih Stroke Scale certification

Stroke CEU hours 8/year

CPI training

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Nights | 36 hours per week

About Us – ICU Step-Down Unit (TCU - Transitional Care Unit)

The Transitional Care Unit is a 20-bed department consisting of multidisciplinary team of nurses, nurse technicians, and ancillary staff.

TCU serves Freeman and our community through caring for patients that are transitioning from ICU to Med-Surge level of care.

We serve a vast range of patient populations, from cardiac complications, respiratory distress, diabetes management, and many more.

Our team culture is built on the Freeman Five Star Promise: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Ownership, and Professionalism.

What You’ll Do

Under The Direction Of Professionals, Systematically And Continually Assesses The Physical, Emotional, Clinical, And Psychosocial Needs Of Assigned Patients And Families; Plans And Implements Appropriate Interventions; And Evaluates Effectiveness And Adjusts Plan As Indicated In A Timely Manner In The Provision Of Safe And Effective Care.

Requirements

• Eligible To Sit For State Boards.
• Must Successfully Complete Rn Residency.
• Must Obtain A Missouri Registered Nurse License Or Registered Nurse License From A Compact State Within Ninety (90) Days After Graduation Or Thirty (30) Days After Passing The Nclex Exam In A State Other Than Missouri. If Obtaining A Compact License It Must Be Held In The Registered Nurse’S State Of Residence.
• Must Successfully Pass Patient Care Orientation (Pco) Within 30 Days Of Hire.
• Asls Preferred, But Not Required.
• Aha Acls Within 180 Days.
• Aha Bls For Healthcare Providers Within 60 Days.
• Asls - Advanced Stroke Life Support Within 180 Days.
• Cardiovascular Disease Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Nih Stroke Scale Certification Within 90 Days.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (Cpi) Within 365 Days.
• Rn Competency Day Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Stroke Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Trauma Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (Tncc) Within 365 Days.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.