RN – Med/Surg Observation (Fast-Paced, 24–48h) Sign-On

Carle Health; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 5,363,000 - 8,727,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Carle Health in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NT6 Observation unit. The unit handles a mix of cardiac, general surgery, and behavioral health cases with a 24-48 hour stay. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for External applicants who commit to 3 years.

RN with at least 1 year of experience is preferred. The unit emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous education, with a structured leadership team and regular committee meetings.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• RN license required upon hire.
• Nursing diploma required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Assess IV sites every 4 hours.
• Start new IVs per Carle policy.
• Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
• Must attend 5 out 6 staff meetings per year.
• Identify change in patient status and respond appropriately

Skills

BLS within 30 days

RN License upon Hire

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Carle Health in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NT6 Observation unit. The unit handles a mix of cardiac, general surgery, and behavioral health cases with a 24-48 hour stay. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for External applicants who commit to 3 years.

RN with at least 1 year of experience is preferred. The unit emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous education, with a structured leadership team and regular committee meetings.