Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Psychiatrics
Location: Weston, West Virginia
Facility type: Health Facility
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $44
Type: Contract 4 or 6 months
Shift/Hours: Variable shifts

Entry Requirements:

• West Virginia License
• Covid Vaccine or Exemption
• CPR (American Heart Association-BLS Only)
• Physical/Physician Statement

GENERAL DUTIES

• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration; collects blood and specimens for testing; performs catheterization and colostomy care; continues and discontinues intravenous fluids; administers medications according to the patient care plan.
• Screens patients and records medical information; assists physician and registered nurse in examinations and treatments; sets up and cleans examination area; gives injections and immunizations; instructs clients in the use of medications and self-care procedures.
• Observes, records, and reports to appropriate persons the physical and mental condition of the patient and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
• Administers nursing care treatments to wounds, incisions, ostomy and tracheotomy sites; administers oxygen; inserts and/or replaces nasogastric tubes.
• Inventories controlled medications, completes medication usage reports, and control records.
• Participates in the review and implementation of procedures designed to ensure comfort and safety of patients.
• Performs specialized nursing functions such as, the preparation and care of patients receiving specialized treatments.
• Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as grooming and personal hygiene and encourages appropriate self-care capabilities.
• Discusses patient care and progress with physicians and registered nurses.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the patient care plan.
• Carries out preventive measures in community health facilities such as children's clinics, maternity clinics and outpatient clinics.
• Assigns work and provides guidance to unlicensed health personnel.
• Performs first aide, emergency and disaster measures according to established procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $43.00 - $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Weston, WV (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person