*Registered Nurse-ICU/Part-Time*

mhnetwork; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Rivers Health is seeking a part-time ICU Registered Nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process within an interdisciplinary team in West Virginia. The role requires an active WV nursing license and BCLS, with ACLS/PALS preferred.

The RN will perform initial assessments, develop and adjust care plans, document care, educate patients, assist with discharge planning, and contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing with WV license.
• BCLS required; PALS and ACLS preferred.
• One year nursing experience; critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial assessment of patient.
• Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment.
• Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient.
• Documentation of care and patient education/discharge planning.
• Delegates tasks and participates in CQI activities.

Skills

ICU nursing

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Documentation

CQI participation

Team collaboration

Education

WV nursing license

BCLS

ACLS or PALS preferred

Job description

Rivers Health is seeking a part-time ICU Registered Nurse.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides patient care based on the nursing process and interdisciplinary

collaboration.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to: Director of ICU/ER Services

Nature of supervision received: Direct

Positions directly supervised: Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs initial assessment of patient.
• Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment.
• Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient.
• Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to unit specific proficiencies, hospital policies and procedures and philosophy.
• Accurate documentation of care.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Delegates patient care duties according to the proficiency level of team members while retaining accountability for duties delegated.
• Assist in education and staff development of professional and nonprofessional personnel and provides technical supervision on the unit.
• Serves as preceptor to new employees.
• Continually evaluates care being delivered and constantly strives to increase quality and efficiency through the hospital-wide, interdisciplinary CQI process. Attends meetings as assigned.
• Keeps Assistant Executive Director/Patient Care Services and/or Risk Management apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost effective care and risk management issues. Keeps Unit Coordinator appraised of actions.
• Utilizes standards of national specialty organizations.
• Takes responsibility for specific projects as assigned which will ensure departmental compliance to standards of environment of care, management of information, care of patients, and infection control. Attends meetings as assigned.
• Notes structural and/or equipment damage, requests maintenance Repairs as necessary and reports action to Unit Coordinator.
• Practices positive customer relations techniques. Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients and provides care accordingly.
• Maintains emergency drugs, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with unit cleanliness.
• Attends to patient's and family's needs concerning responses to illness event. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical health.
• Works in harmonious manner with team members and strives to create a climate conductive to open and honest dialogue and sharing of concerns. Attends unit meetings.
• Attends educational offerings. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Contact hours annually. Maintains ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Responsible for safeguarding medications and narcotics.
• Participates in developing and evaluating annual unit goals and objectives.
• Safe administration of medications with appropriate monitoring.
• Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• 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.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING

Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license. BCLS

required. PALS and ACLS preferred or obtainable within six (6) months.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in nursing required.

One (1) years’ nursing experience preferred in critical care area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Must demonstrate the ability to effectively recognize the unique needs of patients of all ages including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics. Must be able to cope with highly stressful situations and set priorities for multiple tasks. Must possess knowledge of nursing services policies and procedure manuals. If on call, must be able to report to duty within 20 minutes.