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Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Barbourville, KY, US

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

  • Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
  • The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
  • Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
  • The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
  • Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
  • Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
  • Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
  • Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
  • Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
  • Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
  • Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
  • Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
  • Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
  • Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
  • Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
  • Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
  • Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
  • Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
  • Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree required.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year acute care nursing experience preferred.

• One (1) year of experience should be relevant to the specific department in which the nurse will be working.

• Refer to addendums for additional department-specific requirements.

• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with providers at all levels essential.

• Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and effectively influence others to achieve necessary outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and facilitate a working environment conducive to change, enabling positive outcomes in a highly complex system.

• Exhibit Critical Thinking Skills.

• Must possess basic computer skills.

• Ability to pass Medication Exam.

• Completion of hospital-approved training program and documented competence in emergency care procedures as determined by the Director of Nursing Services.

• Moderate Sedation competency required.

• Completion of Stroke Modules required.

• Restraints competency required.

• The nurse shall be adequately oriented to unit policies, procedures, and equipment.

• Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement monitoring.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse in State required.

• BLS certification required.

• De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire.

• ACLS certification required.

• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Certification required.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification required.

• NIH Stroke Certification required.

• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required.

• Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) preferred.

• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred.

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