RN - Clinical Observation Unit

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Observation Unit. The nurse will use the nursing process, delegate tasks, supervise staff, and coordinate care for a group of patients. The unit handles a range of adult cases, with observation criteria and protocol-based care.

Shift details are determined by the hiring manager. Pay rate is set in accordance with the labor agreement, and licensure in West Virginia is required with CPR maintained.

Qualifications

• Current WV RN license required.
• Maintains CEUs for licensure.
• Must maintain CPR.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver patient care.
• Delegate tasks to qualified staff and supervise patient care activities.
• Coordinate care for a group of patients and consult with the health care team as needed.
• Provide care to a broad range of adult patients in the Clinical Observation Unit.
• Communicate and document patient status and care plans with the team.

Skills

Current WV RN license

CPR certified

CEUs for licensure

Bachelor's degree preferred

Specialty certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Desciption

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RNlicense in WVrequired.
• Maintains CEUs for licensure.
• Must maintain CPR.
• Specialty certification preferred.

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