Rivers Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Swing Bed Unit.
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.

1. Performs initial assessment of patient.

1. Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the

assessment. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical
health.

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of

patient care.

1. Ensures patient care is given according to the proficiency level of

personnel while retaining accountability for duties delegated.

1. Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients

and provides care accordingly.

1. Provides guidance to all personnel in their respective duties.

1. Ensures cleaning, stocking, and quality control duties are

accomplished.

1. Ensures equipment needed to provide quality care is

available. Ensures any malfunctioning equipment is labeled
appropriately and sent to Biomed.

1. Performs on-going nursing assessments. Utilizes assessment data to

plan, revise, and update patient plan of care.

1. Participates in on-going evaluation of employees.

1. Keeps Unit Coordinator/Supervisor, Patient Care Supervisors and/or

Risk Manager apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost
effective care, and risk management issues.

1. Completes all annual competencies.

1. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to

hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.

1. Accurate documentation of care.

1. Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration

with other disciplines.

1. Assists with orientation of new employees.

1. Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available.

1. Assumes responsibility for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.

Safely administers medications with appropriate monitoring.

1. Must be able to cross-train to other units.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates

in unit meetings.

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

quality improvement teams.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :
Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license. BCLS
required.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
One (1) year nursing experience preferred in area assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Must demonstrate the ability to effectively recognize the unique needs of
patients of all ages including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and
geriatrics. Must be able to cope with highly stressful situations and set priorities for multiple tasks. Must possess knowledge of nursing services policies and procedure manuals. If on call, must be able to report to duty within 20 minutes.