About this opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. lists this Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union) ICU opportunity in sprague, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.
Responsibilities
Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Education
Associate's Degree; Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience
Up to 1 year Preferred
Minimum of one (1) year acute care nursing experience.
One (1) year of experience should be relevant to specific department in which they will be working.
Experience with Electronic Health Record Preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Operates critical care equipment such as respirators, temporary pacemakers, defibrillators, and other emergency equipment.
Set-up, maintains, interprets results of cardiac and hemodynamic monitor required and takes action as indicated by nursing practice and hospital procedures.
Perform special procedures such as endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning; tracheostomy care; extubation; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; arterial punctures; care of chest tubes and pleurevac; set up and assistance with peritoneal dialysis, paracentesis, thoracentesis.
Able to manage specialty drips using approved protocols.
Prior to assignment to unit as sole RN provider, the nurse must successfully complete critical care course acceptable to the Community Chief Nursing Officer and demonstrate mastery of equipment, diagnostic responsibilities, and procedures required of the critical care nurse.
Such course work shall include:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and management of an obstructed airway.
EKG interpretation.
Drug therapy, including emergency drug therapy via the I.V. route, or routes normally left to the physician.
Hemodynamic monitoring.
Critical care procedures.
The nurse shall be adequately oriented to unit policies, procedures and equipment.
Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement activities.
Completion of the following Competencies:
Moderate Sedation
Completion of Stroke Modules
Restraints
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse Required
Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG Required
NIH Stroke Certification Required
BLS Required
Advanced Life Support Certification Required
De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (recommended) Preferred
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Worksite address
sprague, WV, 25926, US
Who can apply
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