Description

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany have the opportunity to make a real impact. As an RN Med Surg you can be a part of change.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) RN Med Surg. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The registered nurse provides clinical and administrative support to the program. The RN performs therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by the physician. Participates in patient education and rehabilitation and provides interpretation of treatment to the patient and the patient’s family. The RN coordinates unit activities and assures accountability of all assigned tasks. 

Focus on the Patient is central to the nursing philosophy at Alleghany Regional Hospital Regional Hospital. It is the patient's right to receive compassionate, competent and safe care with ongoing communication of the treatment plan in an evidence-based practice environment. Committed leadership provides nursing staff with supplies, equipment, technology and education to successfully care for patients. Modified primary care and team nursing are the methods of nursing care delivery. Nursing staff share in decision-making and can be leaders through the development of their own professional and ethical practice of nursing. Patient care demands supportive and fully engaged interdisciplinary team members focused on common goals and outcomes benchmarked to achieve excellence. The importance of work/life balance is acknowledged and valued. Life-long learning is considered essential. Self-scheduling is encouraged throughout nursing services.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of nursing in the field of choice and maintains the highest quality of comprehensive patient care.
• Displays effective communication skills as evidenced by the ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology, and psychosocial systems.
• Displays understanding of family dynamics by responding appropriately to family members when needed.
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of existing policies and procedures and utilizes the standards stated as evidenced by independent functioning and carrying out the philosophy of the Nursing Department.
• Consistently documents in the medical record all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis and as set forth in policy and procedure manual.
• Utilizes the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Consistently completes all nursing assessments accurately with timeframes set forth in policy and procedure manual.
• Participate in the initiation of master treatment plan along with other key program staff.
• Attend Interdisciplinary planning meetings and patient care conferences to participate in patient’s treatment process and progress.
• Participate in discharge planning and referrals.
• Utilizes treatment plan as means to communicate care to entire clinical team.
• Demonstrates professional skills and performs the tasks needed to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.
• Examines physician orders for completeness, accuracy, clarity and questions when appropriate. Correctly transcribes orders and documents implementation.
• Administers prescribed treatment and medications correctly.
• Documents administration of medication and treatments completely and accurately on the Medication Administration Record and progress notes in the medical record.
• Is competent in restraint/seclusion and follows hospital policy.
• Displays competency in medical aspects of patient care as evidenced by recognizing signs and symptoms of medical conditions, intervening appropriately and documenting adequately in the Treatment Plan and progress notes.
• Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with leadership.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills based on the needs of the patients and program as evidenced by following through on assigned tasks in a smooth and effective manner and determining priorities.
• Has a basic understanding of appropriate staffing patterns and utilizes the acuity system to maintain appropriate levels in absence of Nurse Manager.
• Assumes supervision of nursing assistants and ancillary staff when directed by Nurse Manager.
• Demonstrates skills in admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and emotional stability when coping with stress, accepting guidance and evaluating own performance.
• Acts as a role model, by utilizing professional standards, motivating peers and co-workers, stimulating growth and development in others.
• Responsible for maintaining upgraded evidence based nursing by engaging in activities that will enhance current knowledge base.
• Attends unit meetings as specified by Nurse Manager in order to receive current information, and assists the Nurse Manager in communication of this information to other staff members.
• Complete all competency requirements in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by Nurse Manager.
• Helps promote evidenced based practice
• Participates in Shared Governance through unit based or hospital councils
• Helps develop and achieve unit-based nursing goals

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION:

• Must possess an associate’s degree in nursing.
• Must be licensed and in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or WV compact

EXPERIENCE:

• BSN or higher is preferred
• Experience in nursing is preferred.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Hold a license to practice as a RN in Virginia.
• Must have BLS certification and maintain active BLS
• ACLS within 6 months
• PALS preferred
• CPI trained preferred

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Med Surg opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.