Registered Nurse-Med / Surg Full-Time in Point Pleasant, WV

Rivers Health Rn Opportunity Rivers Health is seeking a full-time RN to perform nursing services on our Med / Surg Unit. Provides patient care based on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration. Job Relationships Responsible to : Unit Coordinator / Supervisor / Clinical Manager Nature of supervision received : Direct Positions directly supervised : RN'S, LPN'S and Nursing Assistants Essential Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. • Performs initial assessment of patient. • Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical health. • 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. • Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients and provides care accordingly. • Provides guidance to all personnel in their respective duties. • Ensures cleaning, stocking, and quality control duties are accomplished. • Ensures equipment needed to provide quality care is available. Ensures any malfunctioning equipment is labeled appropriately and sent to Biomed. • Performs on-going nursing assessments. Utilizes assessment data to plan, revise, and update patient plan of care. • Participates in on-going evaluation of employees. • Keeps Unit Coordinator / Supervisor, Patient Care Supervisors and / or Risk Manager apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost effective care, and risk management issues. • Completes all annual competencies. • Performs other duties that may be assigned. • Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook. • Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy. • Accurate documentation of care. • Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. • Assists with orientation of new employees. • Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available. • Assumes responsibility for safe-guarding medications and narcotics. • Safely administers medications with appropriate monitoring. • Must be able to cross-train to other units. • Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills. • Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates in unit meetings. • Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.