RN - Clinical Observation Unit

St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Clinical Observation Unit. The role focuses on applying the nursing process, coordinating care, and contributing to a collaborative care environment.

The unit serves a broad range of adult patients for observation; shifts vary by hiring manager and are scheduled to meet patient needs under the labor agreement. The successful candidate will demonstrate patient-centered service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Accountable for using the nursing process and care planning.
• Delegates patient care tasks and supervises other staff.
• Coordinates care and consults with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following the nursing process and standards.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Supervise other patient care staff as assigned.

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Registered 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.