Med/Surg RN — Patient Care, Teamwork, & Education

mhnetwork; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg department. Provides patient care based on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Graduate from school for Licensed Practical Nurse, and currently licensed in West Virginia. BCLS required. On-site role focusing on safe medication management, IV therapy, admissions and discharge assessments, and patient education within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from school for Licensed Practical Nurse, and currently licensed in the state of West Virginia.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Administers medications including PO, IM and IV PB in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately documents administration of medications.
• Responsible for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.
• Starts and assists with the maintenance of IVs.
• Accurate documentation of care.
• Assists with patient education, in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Assists with unit cleanliness.
• Assists with admission assessments and discharge assessments.
• Respects patient privacy, rights and respects values of individual patients and provides care accordingly.
• Takes responsibility for providing care for a given group of patients according to the care plan provided by the registered nurse.
• Reports observations and pertinent information to registered nurse.
• Works closely and harmoniously with registered nurse.
• Assists in orienting new employees.
• Administers nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to hospital policies, procedures and philosophy.
• Completes all annual competencies.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to cross-train to other units.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Attends unit meetings.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in West Virginia

Job description

Rivers Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg department. Provides patient care based on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Graduate from school for Licensed Practical Nurse, and currently licensed in West Virginia. BCLS required. On-site role focusing on safe medication management, IV therapy, admissions and discharge assessments, and patient education within a collaborative care team.