RN-Labor/Delivery
Company: Clinch Valley Health
Location: Richlands
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Clinch Valley Health**Night Shift Position**Who We Are:People
are our passion and purpose. -Come work where you are appreciated
for who you are not just what you can do. Clinch Valley Medical
Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated
network of care that offers many services for our community. Today,
our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the
top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care -
including patient safety and health outcomes.Where We Are:As one of
the most peaceful towns in the State of Virginia, Richlands is
comfortably located within the mountains of Southwest Virginia.
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and along the banks of the
Clinch River, the Town of Richlands is privileged by the exposure
of a diverse and unique culture. Many of the local attractions
reflect the unique culture of Appalachian Mountains.Why Choose
Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for
full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Employee discount program
- And much more---Position SummaryAssesses, plans, delegates and
coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients throughout the
scheduled shift according to the plan of care and in collaboration
with other members of the health care team (physicians,
pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, respiratory
therapists, social workers, etc.).
- Identifies both actual and potential needs/problems through
nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan
of care.
- Supervises LPN, Nursing Assistants, and UC.
- Recognizes and responds to emergency situations and life
threatening situations appropriately.
- Documents assessment, plan of care, interventions and
educational needs of each patient, as well as, documenting the
patient/family response to interventions.
- Delivers patient care activities according to Standards of Care
and Practice:A. Administration of medications and treatment, i.e.,
initiation and maintenance of IV meds, blood and blood products,
hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient controlled analgesia
and chemotherapy.B. Utilization, maintenance and charging of
equipment and supplies. Checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper
operation and availability every shift.C. Maintains a safe patient
and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety
policies and procedures.D. Receives physician orders, documents,
follows up and evaluates patients outcomes. Assures that orders are
carried out properly per policy. All orders are to be noted, signed
and dated appropriately by the RN or LPN.E. Use of fetal monitoring
with interpretation and appropriate interventions.Position
Requirements: -Current Virginia License at time of hire
date.Education/Experience: -Must be currently registered in the
State of Virginia. Job requires no previous clinically related
nursing experience but six months Labor/Delivery -desired. 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 hire date.Special Qualifications: -CPR
and NRP certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of unit specific competencies annually. ACLS
preferred. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring is required every
two years and within one year of hire.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
Keywords: Clinch Valley Health, Kingsport , RN-Labor/Delivery, Healthcare , Richlands, Tennessee
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