RN - Thomas Memorial-HRIS

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of safe, optimal, quality nursing care utilizing the nursing process, hospital policies and procedures, and

professional nursing standards to the critically ill patient. C ollaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient

care delivery. To demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment and leadership in the daily planning of patient care.

EDUCATION

Graduate of Registered Nursing program.

Initial and continuing education as listed in educational guidelines.

LICENSURE

C urrent WV RN license, intent to transfer to WV license from another state, or new graduate proof of intent to test. Employment in this position

is contingent upon successful licensure as a RN.

C urrent health care provider BLS and AC LS preferred.

POC licensure obtained within one year of employment with yearly renewal in accordance with C LEA standards preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One or more years of hospital nursing is preferred.

New graduates will be considered based on the staffing needs of the unit.

CERTIFICATION

Heart C ode BLS validation within 60 days of employment, with revalidation per AHA guidelines.

AC LS required within one year of employment, with revalidation per AHA guidelines.

PALS preferred within two years of employment and revalidation per AHA guidelines.

COMPUTER/TYPING/MATH SKILLS

Must be or become familiar with the hospital computer system.

Minimal typing skills required.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Must possess good oral communication skills.

Must be able to communicate with all hospital contacts both on the telephone and directly.

HOURS OF WORK

Must be able to work scheduled hours as dictated by business needs including flexing up and down to volume demand.

POPULATION SERVED

Applicable Populations Served for this Position

Pediatric C hild (1 Year to 12 Years)

Adolescent (13 Years to 17 Years)

Adult (18 Years to 64 Years)

Geriatric (65 Years and Older)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure is Rare, Frequent, Continual or Not Applicable

Toxic/C austic C hemicals or Detergents - Frequent

Extreme C onditions, Hot or C old - Rare

Dust/Fumes/Gasses - Rare

Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequent

Potential Electric Shock - Frequent

X-Ray or Other Electromagnetic Energy - Rare

High Pitched Noises - Frequent

Needles or Other Sharp Objects - Continual

Blood or Body Fluids Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Continual

C ommunicable Disease (Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc) - Continual

Unprotected Heights - Rare

C RT (C omputer) Monitor - Continual

Frequent Repetitive Motions - Continual

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Use is Rare, Frequent, Continual, or Not Required

Respirator; Breathing Equipment - Rare

Eye Protection - Frequent

Head C overing - Rare

Hearing Protection - Rare

Hand Protection - Continual

Body Protection - Frequent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force

constantly to move objects.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Initial and continuing education, including OSHA/Universal Precautions as listed in the Education Guidelines will be provided to all employees.

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