What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC?
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Boone Memorial Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Nursing team. In this role, you'll provide exceptional patient-centered care, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and help improve the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
If you're passionate about delivering quality care in a supportive, community-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients in an inpatient clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team, the RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care while promoting patient safety and positive outcomes.
Essential Functions
As a Registered Nurse at Boone Memorial Health, you will:
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document patient histories using the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patient conditions and accurately document assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Delegate patient care activities appropriately while ensuring safe, competent care.
- Supervise and support nursing staff as appropriate.
- Assist in orienting and mentoring new nursing employees.
- Maintain patient safety and adhere to all hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, committee work, and continuing education.
- Assist with inventory management and ensure adequate availability of supplies and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Diploma in Nursing, or higher from an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN.
- Current West Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of six (6) months of recent Registered Nurse experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Physical Requirements
- Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull.
- Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive hand and arm movements required for patient care.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Boone Memorial Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.