Nursing Jobs in Elkhorn City, KY

RN Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse

Wellpath Wheelwright, KY
You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference As a Registered Nurse (RN), your primary responsibility is to provide patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will work under the supervision of Charge Nurse(s) to provide patient education and activities in accordance with your competencies and education. This role requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Assist in assessing and planning individual treatment programs, consulting with Charge Nurse(s) and other staff as necessary. Implement medical plans by administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and assisting with medical or minor surgical procedures as needed. Count controlled substances and implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. Document nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and attend mandatory staff meetings and training. Communicate information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel or other staff as necessary. Qualifications & Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Experience Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience Licenses/Certifications Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse Tier 1

Appalachian Regional Healthcare KY
Overview The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. The Staff Nurse provides clinical supervision to LPNs, Nursing Aides, and Nursing Service Clerks where applicable. Responsibilities MAJOR ACTIVITIES · Takes report from prior shift and gives report to oncoming shift which includes condition of patients, diagnosis, treatments, procedures given and required and other aspects of the plan of care. · Performs assessments and reassessments of patients. · Reviews ancillary service reports, communicates abnormal results to physicians, and notifies supervisor and physician when ancillary services are not completed. · Interprets plan of medical care, evaluates patients, and devises patient plan of care. · Maintains proper control of medicine, equipment and supplies specific to the assigned unit. · Plans for discharge of patient considering all available resources and continuum of care needs. · Refers patients to chaplain, social worker, and agencies as required. · Provides a safe and secure environment for the patient. · Implements the patient plan of care by assigning tasks to nursing and non-nursing personnel, and continuously assessing and evaluating patient care and patient's responses to nursing care. · Performs nursing treatments and procedures and total patient care which may require expert skill and judgment in accordance with established nursing standards · May accompany physicians when possible on rounds, communicates pertinent information about patient to the physician, and assists the physician with treatments and procedures or delegate if not possible. · Performs certain special procedures for which specialized training and supervised experience has been received. · Plans for and provides effective patient and family education. · Documents pertinent findings, plan of care and evaluation of care in the medical record. · Assists patients in performing activities of daily living to meet the basic human needs. · Prepares and maintains reports, charts, records, and forms as required by hospital, state, and federal regulations. · May accompany patients who are transferred to another medical facility. · Notifies supervisor, doctor, and/or family/guardian as appropriate when patient's condition changes. · Observes and evaluates work performed by LPNs, Nursing Aides, and Clerks to validate that treatments and procedures are being performed in compliance with the plan of care and established hospital guidelines. · Participates in teaching activities for other hospital personnel and nursing students. · Participates in the orientation of new employees. · Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings · Participates in committee meetings as requested. · Attends in-service programs per contract. · Assumes responsibility for personal professional development. · Assists in the development of review and revision of Nursing policies and procedures. · Respects the dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to the patients. · Operates crucial care equipment such as respirators, temporary pacemakers, defibrillators, and other emergency equipment. · Set-up, maintains, interprets results of cardiac and hemodynamic monitor required and takes action as indicated by nursing practice and hospital procedure. · Perform such special procedures as endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning; tracheostomy care; extubation; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; arterial punctions; care of chest tubes and plerevac; set-up and assistance with peritoneal dialysis, paracentesis, thoracentesis. · Performs other related duties as required within the scope of the job classification. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES · Responsible for assessment/reassessment of patients and documentation of nursing intervention. · Responsible for implementing the patient plan of care. · Responsible for determining which nursing acts can be delegated and to whom. · Responsible for providing direction and assistance to those supervised, observes and monitors the activities of those supervised and evaluates the effectiveness of acts performed under supervision. · Responsible for assuring that the individual performing delegated nursing acts has the necessary educational preparation and validation of competence in order to perform the act in a safe manner. · Responsible for preparing reports, charts, records, and forms required by hospital, state and federal agencies. · Responsible for participating in educational programs to further professional growth and development, and assisting in conducting in-service programs. · Perform other duties as assigned. DEFINITION: SUPERVISION The provision of guidance by a qualified nurse for the accomplishment of a nursing task with periodic observation and evaluation of the performance of the task including validation that the nursing task has been performed according to established standards of practice [ 201 KAR 20:400 Section 1 (7)]. Qualifications Education · Graduation from a State accredited or approved school of nursing. · Must maintain current licensure in state of practice. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Prior to assignment as sole RN provider, the nurse must successfully complete critical care course acceptable to the Director of Nursing and demonstrate mastery of equipment, diagnostic responsibilities, and procedures required of the critical care nurse. Such course work shall include: · Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and management of an obstructed airway. · EKG interpretation. · Drug therapy, including emergency drug therapy via the I.V. route, or routes normally left to the physician. · Hemodynamic monitoring. · Critical care procedures. The nurse shall be adequately oriented to policies, procedures and equipment. Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement activities
RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse Tier 1

Appalachian Regional Healthcare KY
Overview The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. The Staff Nurse provides clinical supervision to LPNs, Nursing Aides, and Nursing Service Clerks where applicable. Responsibilities MAJOR ACTIVITIES · Takes report from prior shift and gives report to oncoming shift which includes condition of patients, diagnosis, treatments, procedures given and required and other aspects of the plan of care. · Performs assessments and reassessments of patients. · Reviews ancillary service reports, communicates abnormal results to physicians, and notifies supervisor and physician when ancillary services are not completed. · Interprets plan of medical care, evaluates patients, and devises patient plan of care. · Maintains proper control of medicine, equipment and supplies specific to the assigned unit. · Plans for discharge of patient considering all available resources and continuum of care needs. · Refers patients to chaplain, social worker, and agencies as required. · Provides a safe and secure environment for the patient. · Implements the patient plan of care by assigning tasks to nursing and non-nursing personnel, and continuously assessing and evaluating patient care and patient's responses to nursing care. · Performs nursing treatments and procedures and total patient care which may require expert skill and judgment in accordance with established nursing standards · May accompany physicians when possible on rounds, communicates pertinent information about patient to the physician, and assists the physician with treatments and procedures or delegate if not possible. · Performs certain special procedures for which specialized training and supervised experience has been received. · Plans for and provides effective patient and family education. · Documents pertinent findings, plan of care and evaluation of care in the medical record. · Assists patients in performing activities of daily living to meet the basic human needs. · Prepares and maintains reports, charts, records, and forms as required by hospital, state, and federal regulations. · May accompany patients who are transferred to another medical facility. · Notifies supervisor, doctor, and/or family/guardian as appropriate when patient's condition changes. · Observes and evaluates work performed by LPNs, Nursing Aides, and Clerks to validate that treatments and procedures are being performed in compliance with the plan of care and established hospital guidelines. · Participates in teaching activities for other hospital personnel and nursing students. · Participates in the orientation of new employees. · Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings · Participates in committee meetings as requested. · Attends in-service programs per contract. · Assumes responsibility for personal professional development. · Assists in the development of review and revision of Nursing policies and procedures. · Respects the dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to the patients. · Operates crucial care equipment such as respirators, temporary pacemakers, defibrillators, and other emergency equipment. · Set-up, maintains, interprets results of cardiac and hemodynamic monitor required and takes action as indicated by nursing practice and hospital procedure. · Perform such special procedures as endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning; tracheostomy care; extubation; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; arterial punctions; care of chest tubes and plerevac; set-up and assistance with peritoneal dialysis, paracentesis, thoracentesis. · Performs other related duties as required within the scope of the job classification. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES · Responsible for assessment/reassessment of patients and documentation of nursing intervention. · Responsible for implementing the patient plan of care. · Responsible for determining which nursing acts can be delegated and to whom. · Responsible for providing direction and assistance to those supervised, observes and monitors the activities of those supervised and evaluates the effectiveness of acts performed under supervision. · Responsible for assuring that the individual performing delegated nursing acts has the necessary educational preparation and validation of competence in order to perform the act in a safe manner. · Responsible for preparing reports, charts, records, and forms required by hospital, state and federal agencies. · Responsible for participating in educational programs to further professional growth and development, and assisting in conducting in-service programs. · Perform other duties as assigned. DEFINITION: SUPERVISION The provision of guidance by a qualified nurse for the accomplishment of a nursing task with periodic observation and evaluation of the performance of the task including validation that the nursing task has been performed according to established standards of practice [ 201 KAR 20:400 Section 1 (7)]. Qualifications Education · Graduation from a State accredited or approved school of nursing. · Must maintain current licensure in state of practice. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Prior to assignment as sole RN provider, the nurse must successfully complete critical care course acceptable to the Director of Nursing and demonstrate mastery of equipment, diagnostic responsibilities, and procedures required of the critical care nurse. Such course work shall include: · Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and management of an obstructed airway. · EKG interpretation. · Drug therapy, including emergency drug therapy via the I.V. route, or routes normally left to the physician. · Hemodynamic monitoring. · Critical care procedures. The nurse shall be adequately oriented to policies, procedures and equipment. Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement activities
RN Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse - RN - Nights - $8500 Bonus

Wellpath Wheelwright, KY
You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference As a Registered Nurse (RN), your primary responsibility is to provide patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will work under the supervision of Charge Nurse(s) to provide patient education and activities in accordance with your competencies and education. This role requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Assist in assessing and planning individual treatment programs, consulting with Charge Nurse(s) and other staff as necessary. Implement medical plans by administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and assisting with medical or minor surgical procedures as needed. Count controlled substances and implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. Document nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and attend mandatory staff meetings and training. Communicate information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel or other staff as necessary. Additional Details -This position is a full-time night shift position. -This position offers a $8500 bonus for full-time employment. Qualifications & Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Experience Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience Licenses/Certifications Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
CMA Outpatient Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Medical Assistant-Non Union

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Harold, KY
Overview The Medical Assistant is responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer and discharge of patientswithin established policies and procedures; thoroughly compiles and types of medical information for patients'records and statistical reports and maintains current and accurate patient account receivables.The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodativeservices for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders. Responsibilities Performs basis patient care procedures as required.Participates in conferences and serves on committees as requested.Participates in patient and family education as necessary.Prepares for and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.Takes and records vital signs, height and weight.Performs catheterizations and provides catheter care.Administers oral and intra-muscular medications.Cares for patient receiving oxygen therapy.Applies sterile and non-sterile compresses and bandages.Tests urine for sugar, acetone, and Ph.Assists with physical examinations.Applies ace bandages, hot and/or cold compresses.Collects specimens, blood, urine, stool, and sputum. May do venipunctures and EKGs as needed.Maintains cleanliness, safety and efficiency in the clinic.Alert to and able to respond appropriately in an emergency situation.Prepares used equipment for re-sterilization.Knows legal requirements for reporting to police, health department, and other agencies and followsrequirements.Accompanies or transfers patients to other departments such as lab or x-ray.Cleans and stocks examination rooms.Manages time in order to expedite patient flow.Assists with minor out-patient surgery.Greets patients courteously, determines their needs, and offers assistance.Registers patients by performing necessary procedures, such as preparation of records, reports, notices, servicecharge slips, and payor information.Interviews patients, relatives, or others responsible to determine payment arrangements and refers unusualcases to immediate supervisor.May assist self-pay patients in making suitable arrangements for balances due beyond initial deposits or thirdparty payments.Answers inquires to patient accounts and advises patient on insurance benefits.Receives all payments and deposits, issues receipts for all monies received and otherwise makes properaccounting for all funds received.Posts charges daily to proper patient account.Posts payments to accounts daily.Determines billing method for third party payor.Contacts insurance carriers/agencies to obtain precertification of ancillary, admission and surgical procedures.Operates various office equipment to include copiers, fax machines and other equipment as assigned.Operates communication systems, placing and answering telephone calls, paging or contacting staff .May make and maintain appointment schedules for clinic physicians.May secure required signatures on reports and records relative to release of information, according to policiesand procedures.Contacts patients, physicians, or others for information necessary to properly complete insurance or other typebillings.Types memos, correspondence, etc., as needed.Compiles periodic and statistical reports and other data as directed. Qualifications Education (experience can be substituted for education)High School Diploma RequiredGraduate of Medical Assistant Training Program Preferred Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)Up to 1 year Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training as required to attain proficiency of assignedduties and responsibilities if not certified. Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesObtain patient history and take vital signs to assist physician with examination and treatment.Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area.Perform selected tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment. Screen and follow-up patient test results.Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician and maintain medication records. Licenses and CertificationsMedical Assistant certification from an accredited program. Preferred