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Nursing Jobs in Laurelville, OH

PCT/CNA (Nights)

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. The Patient Care Technician , working under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse, is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. This position must integrate company values into daily practice. Essential Functions: Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc. Performs and documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc. Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques. Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel. Assists in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions. Maintains bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner. Removes supplies and equipment not in use; placing furnishings and equipment out of the path in order to provide a safe, neat, and organized area. Adheres to patient rounding expectations and standards. Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to providing maximal patient comfort and optimizing healing. Promptly and appropriately responds to patient and family calls and requests. Appropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using hospital’s established system. May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses environmental risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards. Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule. Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization. Minimum Job Requirements Minimum Education & Experience : High school diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred. 2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred. Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation: None Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics. Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management. Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization. Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift: A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time. Both gross and precise motor functions. Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs. Possible exposure to bodily fluids. Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care. Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Med-Surg

Contract

4 days ago

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN)

Ansible Chillicothe, OH

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Medical Surgical Registered Nurses to support the Chillicothe VA Medical Center located at 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601. Multiple shift schedules are available. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of health care, national security, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Responsibilities Perform head-to-toe assessments, develop and update care plans, and document in electronic medical records. Assess and act on changes in patient condition. Administer medications (including IV), blood products, and tube feedings. Insert and manage IV and central lines, including PICC lines. Perform wound care, tracheostomy care, ventilator care, and suctioning. Measure and monitor vital signs, pain, and hemodynamics. Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers. Provide patient/family education on health, diagnoses, and medications. Respond to emergencies and assist in crisis situations. Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe care environment. Adhere to VA and Joint Commission standards, including medication administration, restraint usage, and hazardous waste disposal. Use Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracy. Complete required nursing assessments and documentation within set timeframes. Report incidents of abuse or safety concerns immediately. Provide clinical oversight to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, Health Technicians, and Intermediate Care Technicians. Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient status. Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Clear CPRS clinical alerts daily. Perform Braden Scale and Fall Risk Assessments. Report and document patient safety incidents using the Joint Patient Safety Report (JPRS) system. Comply with PPE and hand hygiene protocols. Qualifications Current, unrestricted RN license from a U.S. state, territory, or D.C. Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE). Credentialed through VetPro. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (for ICU, Stepdown, and Emergency Room). Negative TB test within the past 12 months. Pre-employment drug screening. At least 1 year of recent (within the past 5 years) critical care nursing experience. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Basic computer skills. Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job (no restrictions). No sponsorship available All candidates must be able to: Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.