Telemetry RN — Expert Patient Care & Coordination

St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Swing Bed/Telemetry unit. The role focuses on initial patient assessment, planning and implementing nursing care, and ensuring quality care while maintaining patient privacy and safety.

The RN will document care, provide discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines, and may cross-train to other units as needed. Strong teamwork and adherence to policies are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Initial patient assessment.
• Formulation of care plan and nursing diagnoses.
• Accountability for overall quality of patient care.
• Documentation of care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial assessment of patient.
• Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of patient care.
• Ensures patient care is given according to the proficiency level of personnel while retaining accountability for duties delegated.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to hospital policies.

Job description

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Swing Bed/Telemetry unit. The role focuses on initial patient assessment, planning and implementing nursing care, and ensuring quality care while maintaining patient privacy and safety.

The RN will document care, provide discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines, and may cross-train to other units as needed. Strong teamwork and adherence to policies are essential to success in this role.