Infection Prevention Nurse - Full Time

Company: Clinch Valley Medical Center
Location: Rosedale
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Clinch Valley Health
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care - including patient safety and health outcomes.
Many of the local attractions reflect the unique culture of Appalachian Mountains.
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Clinch Valley Health is is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg department.
Assesses, plans, delegates and coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients throughout the scheduled shift according to the plan of care and in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Identifies both actual and potential needs/problems through nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan of care.
Supervises and makes patient care assignments and other unit duties to other members (LPN, Nursing Assistants, UC) of the nursing team. Assignments are based on acuity and staff proficiency.
Documents assessment, plan of care, interventions and educational needs of each patient, as well as, documenting the patient/family response to interventions.
Delivers patient care activities according to standards of Care and Practice.
Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.
Receives physician orders, documents, follows up and evaluates patients' outcomes. Assures that orders are carried out properly per policy.
No previous clinically related nursing experience required. The employee will complete a general orientation program of sufficient duration and content to prepare them for specific duties in the hospital within thirty (30) days of hire date. Unit specific orientation is completed on the nursing unit. Charge Nurse experience preferred.
Must meet and maintain proficiency requirements of the unit including CPR certification, and successful completion of the unit specific proficiencies annually.

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