Registered Nurse- Internal Contract

Rivers Health is seeking a RN Internal Contract.  Provides patient care on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration.  

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.

Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license.  BCLS required.  One year nursing experience preferred in area assigned.