RN - Clinical Observation Unit

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Observation Unit. The RN will apply the nursing process, delegate patient care tasks, supervise other patient care staff, coordinate care for a group of patients, and consult with the care team.

The unit will care for a broad range of adult patients needing observation, offering protocol-based care for well-defined diagnoses or presenting symptoms such as chest pain, COPD, asthma, and heart failure.

Qualifications

• Must hold active WV RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Maintains CEUs for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process, delegate patient care tasks, supervise other patient care staff, coordinate care for a group of patients and consult with the health care team when indicated.
• The unit serves a broad range of adult patients needing observation and will provide protocol-based care for well-defined diagnoses or presenting symptoms.

Education

ASN / Diploma / Regency Degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking aRegistered Nurse for our Clinical Observation Unit. We are looking for dynamic professional applicants who value customer service and a team mentality.
The Registered Professional Nurse is accountable for using the nursing process, delegating patient care tasks, supervision of other patient care staff, coordinating the care for a group of patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated.

The Clinical Observation Unit can have a broad range of adult patients ambulatory and non-ambulatory, that meet initial criteria for observation. The department will serve to provide efficient protocol-based care to patients with well-defined diagnosis or presenting symptoms such as chest pain, COPD, asthma & congestive heart failure.

The shift will be determined by each hiring manager. The pay rate will be determined in accordance with the labor agreement.

• AS/Diploma/Regency Degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RNlicense in WVrequired.
• Maintains CEUs for licensure.
• Must maintain CPR.
• Specialty certification preferred.