Registered Nurse-FT/PT

Hocking Valley Community Hospital; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Ohio seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care on the unit. The role emphasizes patient education, timely care plans, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold an Ohio RN license, have BSN preferred, and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, documentation, and ability to adapt in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active State of Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• CPR certification (AHA).
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Initiates and implements patient education and care plans.
• Assesss patients, think critically, recognize and respond to clinical changes.
• Assigns nursing tasks appropriate to staff skills.
• Maintains standards of patient care and accurate recording and reporting.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available as needed.
• Participates in planning changes, improvements, and hospital safety programs.
• Contributes to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Responds calmly in emergencies and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

IV therapy

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.


• Initiates and implements patient education and care plan.


• Ability to assess, critically think, rapidly recognize and respond to clinical changes.


• Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.


• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.


• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.


• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.


• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.


• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.


• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.


• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.


• Participates in planning changes and improvements.


• Participates in hospital safety and security programs.


• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.


• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.


• Keeps the Nursing Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.


• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.


• Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.


• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.


• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.


• Displays concern and initiative. Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.


• Observes and supports hospital policy.


• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.


• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.


• Conserves organizational resources.


• Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.


• Provides Trauma-Informed Care.


• Identifies appropriate nursing diagnosis and documents within the plan of care.


• Collects referral information and presents to the psychiatric provider accordingly.


• Promotes holistic care that guards against negative patient outcomes.


• Active member of the treatment team, to assist in the patient reaching their optimal level of functioning prior to discharge.


• Provides diverse care to connect with the individualized needs of each client, including families/caregiver.


• Focuses on de-escalation techniques and therapeutic rapport.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.


• Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) preferred.


• Active State of Ohio Registered Nurse Nursing License.


• CPR - approved by the American Heart Association.


• Basic computer skills.