Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Beckley, WV 25801, US

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Required

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills.

• Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.

• Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.

• Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.

• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.

• Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients.

• Mastery of digital literacy skills.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse. Required

• BLS upon hire Required

• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required

• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required

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