Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac/Neuro Med Surg, Part Time, Nights

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) supports West Chester Hospital’s 36-bed 1st Floor Med Surg Unit, delivering high-quality care to patients based on their assessed needs, established standards of care, and according to policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
• Affords support to new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associates Degree in Nursing, required.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Current OH RN License.

Qualifications

• Culturally based and age-specific care.
• Collaborative effort with other healthcare team members and patient/family.
• Clear communication of treatment plans to patients/family.
• Ability to respond to patient needs related to behavioral health, psychological needs, and cultural norms.
• Documentation of nursing process, including evaluation of treatment.
• Support and mentoring of new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff.
• Personal professional development and contribution to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Skills

• Knowledge derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.
• Specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills in providing care to groups and individuals.
• Collaborative and supportive attitude in meeting patient needs.
• Effective communication and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K.
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities.
• Community Discounts.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this job description.