Registered Nurse, Surgery OR / Full Time (30 Hours or More) / Clinch Valley Medical Center / RICHLANDS, VA Qualifications: Current Virginia License at time of hire date or must be able to show eligibility for licensure. Job Requires at least six (6) months of clinical related nursing experience. The employee will complete an orientation program of sufficient duration and content to prepare them for specific duties in the hospital before they administer direct patient care but at least within thirty (30) days of their hire date. Description: Available to work all schedules: •The staff RN plans, delegates and coordinates the nursing care of a specific patient population. •The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualized patient care. •Supervises and makes assignments for LPNs, ORTs/CSTs, and Nursing Assistants and reviews work for accuracy. •Prepares and administers medications as ordered; supervises the administration of medications supplied to the sterile field. •Ensures accurate record keeping by completion of all documentation including charge mechanism and transfer of information to specified location. •Ensures department is prepared for patient care at all times. •Follows and enforces safety policies and procedures and infection control policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment. •Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately. •Checks emergency supplies and equipment daily. •May function in the scrub and/or circulating role in surgery. •Restocks rooms daily as assigned, notifying appropriate person if low on supplies as appropriate. •May perform other duties from time to time as assigned by the Director of Surgery of the Chief Nursing Officer. Must meet proficiency requirements of the unit including successful completion of medication proficiency test annually. Preferred ACLS certification. clinchvalleymedicalcenter/
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:07:50 +0000
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