Marshall Health Network·Point Pleasant, West Virginia
The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessments, formulating care plans, and providing high-quality nursing care. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety, education, and effective discharge planning.
Rivers Health is seeking a RN Internal Contract. Provides patient care on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
1. Performs initial assessment of patient.
1. Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the
assessment. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical
health.
1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of
patient care.
1. Ensures patient care is given according to the proficiency level of
personnel while retaining accountability for duties delegated.
1. Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients
and provides care accordingly.
1. Provides guidance to all personnel in their respective duties.
1. Ensures cleaning, stocking, and quality control duties are
accomplished.
1. Ensures equipment needed to provide quality care is
available. Ensures any malfunctioning equipment is labeled
appropriately and sent to Biomed.
1. Performs on-going nursing assessments. Utilizes assessment data to
plan, revise, and update patient plan of care.
1. Participates in on-going evaluation of employees.
1. Keeps Unit Coordinator/Supervisor, Patient Care Supervisors and/or
Risk Manager apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost
effective care, and risk management issues.
1. Completes all annual competencies.
1. Performs other duties that may be assigned.
1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and
Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
1. Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to
hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.
1. Accurate documentation of care.
1. Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration
with other disciplines.
1. Assists with orientation of new employees.
1. Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available.
1. Assumes responsibility for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.
Safely administers medications with appropriate monitoring.
1. Must be able to cross-train to other units.
1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates
in unit meetings.
1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on
quality improvement teams.
Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license. BCLS required. One year nursing experience preferred in area assigned.
Candidates must be a graduate of a school of nursing with a current West Virginia license and BCLS certification. One year of nursing experience in the assigned area is preferred.
Market context
In West Virginia, nursing and personal care aide roles are typically in steady demand because long-term care, home health, and assisted living settings rely on consistent direct-care staffing. These positions are competitive when candidates already hold CPR/First Aid, can safely lift and transfer residents, and show readiness for hands-on resident support. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you plan to apply, confirm your aide training and certification details before submitting.
