Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Beckley, WV seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care across departments. The RN will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, support patients and families, and supervise assigned staff and students.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, BLS, and de-escalation training within six months; an Associate's degree is required with a Bachelor's degree preferred, and telemetry certifications may be needed for certain units.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• De-Escalation Training required within six months of hire.
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required for Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit staff only.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments and formulates plan of care.
• Oversees implementation and evaluates plan of care using critical thinking.
• Provides physical and psychological support to patients and families.
• Administers medications and IV therapy as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Supervises and orients staff and students.
• Maintains SBAR handoffs and bedside shift reports.
• Documents findings timely in medical records.
• Participates in discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Ensures patient safety and a secure environment.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Execution skills

Digital literacy

Cultural competence

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
• The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
• Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
• The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
• Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
• Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
• Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
• Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
• Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
• Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
• Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
• Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
• Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
• Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
• Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
• Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Work Experience

• No experience requirement specified.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire.
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required for Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit staff only.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
• Demonstrated mastery of growth mindset skills, including adaptability and development of self and others.
• Demonstrated mastery of execution and delivery skills, including planning, implementation, and support.
• Ability to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate course of action.
• Ability to function effectively in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among patients and healthcare staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of care transition processes and available patient resources.
• Demonstrated mastery of digital literacy and technology skills.