RN Jobs in Kentucky

RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Paintsville, KY
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.
RN Home Health Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Whitesburg, KY
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. • Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licenses & Certifications • Registered Nurse required. • BLS certification required upon hire. • De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire. • Driver's License required. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Responsible for preparation of and interpretation of client plans of care and systematic assessments/reassessments. • Responsible for performing nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards. • Responsible for communicating pertinent client assessment and reassessment findings to physicians. • Responsible for initiating referrals to other healthcare organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders. • Able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations. • Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and critical thinking skills. • Ability to work independently in a home health environment while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to prioritize patient care needs and manage multiple responsibilities. • Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. • Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and community resources.
RN Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse-Nights/$15,000.00 BONUS

Wellpath Central City, 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. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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

Appalachian Regional Healthcare KY
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 • Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills. • Mastery of collaboration and teamwork. • Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills. • Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills. • Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. • Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients. • Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients. • Mastery of digital literacy skills. Licenses & Certifications • Registered Nurse Required • BLS upon hire Required • De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required • Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required
RN Manager/Supervisor Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Clinical Nurse Manager

Appalachian Regional Healthcare West Liberty, KY
Overview The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the supervision of nursing services to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient patient care. As a member of the Management Team, this position is responsible for assigning, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care within the assigned nursing unit(s). Performance in this role is evaluated using objective and measurable criteria, including the development, competency, and performance of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other personnel assigned to the unit(s) under the Clinical Nurse Manager’s supervision. The Clinical Nurse Manager reports to the Nurse Manager or designee and provides direct supervision to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, nursing service clerks, monitor technicians, and other assigned personnel. This position maintains frequent interaction with employees, patients, patients' families, visitors, and members of the medical staff. Special Instructions Would like for nurse to have 1 year of Med Surg experience Responsibilities Develop, implement, and evaluate unit goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care that contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives. Oversee and coordinate the activities and job duties of assigned personnel to achieve quality outcomes, customer/patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with budgetary objectives. Incorporate Total Quality Management principles into daily operations and patient care activities. Assign work to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, unit clerks, monitor technicians, and other personnel as needed to meet patient care objectives. Ensure continuity of patient care through effective staffing assignments based on staff competency, education, training, and patient care needs. Develop effective communication among personnel, physicians, and other employees to promote continuity, coordination, and collaboration in healthcare delivery. Maintain proficiency in applicable technologies and make informed recommendations regarding new services, products, and equipment. Interview, select, evaluate, discipline, and terminate personnel, or recommend such actions, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Ensure assigned employees receive appropriate orientation and required in-service education to maintain licensure, certification, and competency. Maintain personnel records and related documentation as required. Develop and manage work schedules, including vacations, leaves of absence, call-ins, call-offs, and other staffing needs. Direct and supervise employee relations activities within the assigned unit(s). Attend management meetings and participate in the development of management and supervisory policies and procedures. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and serve as a role model and resource to nursing staff, including providing direct patient care as necessary. Direct, oversee, and assist in the delivery of patient care. Assist during emergency situations as needed. Train new and existing personnel through instruction and demonstration of safe and effective work practices. Assist assigned personnel in performing tasks and procedures when needed. Assist staff in the adjustment, operation, or testing of new equipment during installation and implementation periods. Provide support to assigned personnel to ensure patient care needs are met without interruption. Fill staffing gaps as needed to maintain safe patient care until additional personnel are available. Perform or assist with clinical treatments, procedures, and total patient care that require advanced skills and professional judgment in accordance with established standards of care. Perform patient care duties not otherwise assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education Graduate of an approved school of nursing and maintain a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment. Preferred Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Required Experience Minimum of two (2) years of relevant nursing experience with demonstrated management potential and proficient clinical skills. Preferred Experience Five (5) years of relevant nursing experience preferred.
RN ICU Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union) ICU

Appalachian Regional Healthcare KY
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; Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Required • Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience • Up to 1 year Preferred • Minimum of one (1) year acute care nursing experience. • One (1) year of experience should be relevant to specific department in which they will be working. • Experience with Electronic Health Record Preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Operates critical 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 procedures. • Perform special procedures such as endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning; tracheostomy care; extubation; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; arterial punctures; care of chest tubes and pleurevac; set up and assistance with peritoneal dialysis, paracentesis, thoracentesis. • Able to manage specialty drips using approved protocols. • Prior to assignment to unit as sole RN provider, the nurse must successfully complete critical care course acceptable to the Community Chief Nursing Officer 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 unit policies, procedures and equipment. • Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement activities. • Completion of the following Competencies: • Moderate Sedation • Completion of Stroke Modules • Restraints Licenses & Certifications • Registered Nurse Required • Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG Required • NIH Stroke Certification Required • BLS Required • Advanced Life Support Certification Required • De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (recommended) Preferred
RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Prestonsburg, KY
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 in Nursing required. • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience • One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Performs initial assessment to include physical examination of OB patients, recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms, and takes action as indicated. • Performs special OB procedures as required. • Sets up, operates, and cleans OB equipment. • Provides routine postpartum care, including ongoing assessment. Licenses & Certifications • Registered Nurse required. • BLS certification required. • Completion of Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course (AWHONN) within six (6) months of hire required. • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required. • De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire.
RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Prestonsburg, KY
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. Special Instructions The Behavioral Nurse in the Emergency Department will focus on the behavioral health section of the ER. We treat a wide variety of patients that come through the ER for behavioral health services. Some are involuntary and some are voluntary. The behavioral health nurse would be responsible for the assessment, sitting, medication administration and all other duties as assigned in our locked behavioral health unit. They would talk with providers and deal directly with our inpatient behavioral health unit. When there are no patients in the behavioral health are this nurse will step out and help ER staff. These duties may include patient assessments, admission assessments, discharges, medication administration, transporting patients to other units and all other duties as assigned. They will have the same certification requirements as emergency room staff nurses and behavioral health experience is preferred. If there is no behavioral health experience they will orient on the inpatient behavioral health unit for 30 days before coming to the emergency department. Responsibilities Core Nursing Responsibilities • Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluates and adjusts plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills. • Performs other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the Board and which are consistent either with American Nurses Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses. • Provides care, counsel, health teaching and promotion, utilizing Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension. • Administers medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP. • Provides supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care. • Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned. • Reports pertinent information up the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator. • Participates on various teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives. • Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self. • Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care and is able to define patient needs. • Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient-related concerns in a timely manner. • Timely documents pertinent findings in the medical record. • Assists patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member. • Assumes responsibility for personal professional development. • Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening and exhibits a compassionate and empathetic attitude. • Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR. • Performs Bedside Shift Reporting utilizing SBAR unless contraindicated. • Functions as a positive influence, role model, and adheres to the professional code of conduct. • Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients. • Performs other job duties as assigned. Emergency Department Training Requirements • State and federal regulations related to emergency services. • Nursing management of trauma. • Nursing management of cardiac related disorders. • Performance of EKG procedures, EKG interpretation, and appropriate nursing intervention. • Pharmacological intervention (IV therapy). • Patient assessment (triage). • Nursing management of pediatric emergencies. • Medicolegal aspects, particularly related to proper documentation. • Nursing management of obstetrical emergencies. • Patient/family emotional response. • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management. Behavioral Health Emergency Department Responsibilities • Focuses on the behavioral health section of the Emergency Department. • Provides care to both voluntary and involuntary behavioral health patients. • Performs behavioral health patient assessments. • Provides patient observation and monitoring. • Administers medications as prescribed. • Performs all nursing duties required within the locked behavioral health unit. • Communicates directly with providers regarding patient care needs. • Collaborates with the inpatient behavioral health unit regarding patient placement, treatment, and continuity of care. • Assists Emergency Department staff when there are no patients in the behavioral health area. • Performs patient assessments, admission assessments, and discharge procedures as needed. • Administers medications and treatments as assigned. • Assists with transporting patients to other units. • Performs all other duties as assigned within the Emergency Department. • Maintains the same certification requirements as Emergency Room Staff Nurses. • If behavioral health experience is not present, completes a thirty (30) day orientation on the inpatient behavioral health unit prior to assignment in the Emergency Department. Qualifications Education • Associate's Degree; Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Required • Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience • Up to 1 year Preferred • Minimum of one (1) year acute care nursing experience. • One (1) year of experience should be relevant to the specific department in which they will be working. • Refer to addendums for additional requirements. • Experience with Electronic Health Record 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. • Completion of Stroke Modules. • Restraints. • The nurse shall be adequately oriented to the 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 Required. • De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required. • ACLS Required. • Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum Certification Required. • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification Required. • NIH Stroke Certification Required. • Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG Required. • Rural Trauma Team Development Course Preferred. • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Preferred.
RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Enterprise Registered Nurse Supplemental Staffing Team

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Lexington, KY
Overview The Supplemental Staffing Team (SST) Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Appalachian Regional Healthcare including those established by the Nurse Practice Act. The primary function of this role, based upon hired tier and float option, is to be available and flexible to float to various departments and/or hospital sites throughout ARH healthcare locations within Kentucky and/or West Virginia. The SST RN is to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to same day staffing assignments, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, seasonal staffing patterns or natural disaster/emergency response. Participates as a member of the Supplemental Staffing Team in cooperation with and under the direction of Director and/or Clinical Nurse Manager or designee. • Supplemental Staffing Team RNs are hired with the understanding they must float based on one of the following staffing models: • Local: Float expectation within a single site based on competency. • Regional: Float expectation within multiple sites within a single region based on competency. • Enterprise: Float expectation within multiple sites across one or more regions that are greater than 75 miles from the RN's home address and accepts assignments that range from 2 to 13 weeks based on competency. Special Instructions Enterprise: Contracts range from 2 to 26 weeks at facilities within an assigned region, with a maximum of 26 weeks allowed at any single location before reassignment within the assigned region.. Responsibilities • In collaboration with providers, clinical care team members, patients and families (as defined by the patient), evaluates, plans, directs and administers patient care. • Implements a plan of care based upon established standards of care/practice, policies, and procedures, incorporating cultural, religious, psychosocial, physical, and age-related issues. • Completes all required documentation accurately and within the required timeframe. • Communicates clinical information with members of the multidisciplinary team. • Possesses knowledge of medications and administers them safely and accurately. • Appropriately delegates and supervises routine technical functions to non-licensed and licensed personnel. • Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the profession of nursing. • In collaboration with the patient and family, evaluates patient outcomes and revises the patient's plan of care. • Negotiates with the patient, family, and healthcare team members to achieve acceptable resolution of conflicts related to patient care or organizational issues. • Demonstrates an appreciation of the hospital mission by acting as a resource for employees, students, and residents. • Supports patient and family centered care and promotes that environment within the care provided. • Includes patients and families in the plan of care and provides education and support as needed. • Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. • Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the department. • Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the facility and internal and external customers. Qualifications Education • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.• Associates Degree in Nursing Required• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Preferred Minimum Work Experience • Two (2) years of clinical experience required.• Three (3) years of clinical experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Required • Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of KY or WV, depending on legal state of residence or compact nurse licensure• BLS upon hire• ACLS required within 6 months of hire: ICU, Tele, PCU, ENDO, PACU, OR, Cath Lab, ED• PALS required within 6 months: OR, PACU & ED• TNCC certification within 6 months: ED Nurses• De-escalation training certification within 6 months: All clinical locations Preferred • Professional Nursing Certification
RN Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Harlan, KY
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. • Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licenses & Certifications • Registered Nurse required. • BLS certification required upon hire. • De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire. • Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required for Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit positions. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills. • Mastery of collaboration and teamwork. • Mastery of growth mindset skills, including agility and developing yourself and others. • Mastery of execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting initiatives. • Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course of action. • Ability to function effectively in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among clinical staff and patients. • Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients. • Mastery of digital literacy skills.
RN Manager/Supervisor Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse Supervisor - RN - Days - $8500 Bonus

Wellpath Lexington, 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 The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of the health care delivery system within their assigned nursing unit. They collect health status data, diagnose patients, set goals, plan and implement care, and evaluate patient progress. The Nurse Supervisor also provides patient education and ensures that ancillary personnel are qualified to perform the services they provide. Key Responsibilities Review and ensure compliance of nursing plans, medical records, and referrals with policies and procedures. Monitor and facilitate progressive patient care through team approach and patient education. Assist DON in maintaining clinical skills of registered nurses and ensuring nursing actions are within scope of licensure. Identify and address potential problems, establish priorities, and propose corrective actions. Maintain unit cleanliness and coordinate patient care with other departments, while ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical supplies and equipment maintenance. Additional Details -This position offers an $8500 Bonus! -This is a supervisor position with on-call rotation. Qualifications & Requirements Education Successful graduate from an accredited School of Nursing Experience Prefer a minimum of one-year clinical experience Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the State of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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 Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse- Nights $8500 Bonus

Wellpath La Grange, 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 2 (Union)

Appalachian Regional Healthcare McDowell, KY
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 Bachelor's Degree Preferred Associate's Degree Required Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills. Mastery of collaboration and teamwork. Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills. Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills. Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients. Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients. Mastery of digital literacy skills. Registered Nurse. Required BLS upon hire Required De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required
RN ICU Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union) ICU

Appalachian Regional Healthcare KY
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; Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Required • Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience • Up to 1 year Preferred • Minimum of one (1) year acute care nursing experience. • One (1) year of experience should be relevant to specific department in which they will be working. • Experience with Electronic Health Record Preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Operates critical 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 procedures. • Perform special procedures such as endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning; tracheostomy care; extubation; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; arterial punctures; care of chest tubes and pleurevac; set up and assistance with peritoneal dialysis, paracentesis, thoracentesis. • Able to manage specialty drips using approved protocols. • Prior to assignment to unit as sole RN provider, the nurse must successfully complete critical care course acceptable to the Community Chief Nursing Officer 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 unit policies, procedures and equipment. • Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement activities. • Completion of the following Competencies: • Moderate Sedation • Completion of Stroke Modules • Restraints Licenses & Certifications • Registered Nurse Required • Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG Required • NIH Stroke Certification Required • BLS Required • Advanced Life Support Certification Required • De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (recommended) Preferred
RN Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse- Days

Wellpath Fredonia, 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. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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 Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse- Days/$8,500 Bonus

Wellpath Central City, 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. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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 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 Manager/Supervisor Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Clinical Nurse Manager

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Prestonsburg, KY
Overview The Clinical Nurse Manger (CNM) is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CNM ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNM directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. The CNM provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities Ensures clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies. Assists with admission and discharge processes to promote efficient patient throughput and high-quality, patient-centered care. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient care quality in collaboration with members of the management team. Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to foster teamwork and support improved patient outcomes and service excellence. Supports a patient-first philosophy and participates in service recovery efforts when necessary. Supports organizational engagement initiatives by implementing nursing strategies, including nurse leader rounding, employee rounding, hourly rounding, bedside shift reporting, and other related initiatives. Provides recommendations regarding the interviewing, selection, orientation, and training of new employees. Recommends and implements appropriate actions related to staff development, conflict resolution, compliance with personnel policies, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures. Assists with staff scheduling and manages staffing resources in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity standards. Supports inventory control processes and assists with the management of supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the medical staff to coordinate and optimize patient care delivery. Demonstrates leadership and initiative in situations where direct supervision is not present or required. Identifies and escalates issues related to policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in a timely and effective manner. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education Associate Degree in Nursing required. Preferred Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Required Experience Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience required. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrated leadership abilities. Knowledge of general nursing principles and clinical practice. Knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations. Applicable technical knowledge and skills related to the assigned clinical area. Required Licenses and Certifications Current licensure to practice nursing in Kentucky or West Virginia, based on the employee's legal state of residence. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six (6) months of hire for Emergency Department, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Specialty Areas/Units. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six (6) months of hire for Emergency Department, Operating Room, and Pediatric Medical-Surgical units. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification within six (6) months of hire for Maternal/Child units. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within six (6) months of hire for Emergency Department personnel. De-Escalation Training within six (6) months of hire for all units. Preferred Licenses and Certifications Professional Nursing Certification preferred.
RN Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse-Nights/$8,500 bonus

Wellpath Central City, 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. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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 Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse- $8,500 BONUS

Wellpath Central City, 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. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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 Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse-Nights

Wellpath Fredonia, 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 Correctional Full-time
Wellpath

Registered Nurse - RN - Days - $8500 Bonus

Wellpath Lexington, 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 offers an $8500 Bonus! 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. This position is available only to those who reside in the United States. 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. 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 Manager/Supervisor Other
Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Clinical Nurse Manager-Highlands

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Prestonsburg, KY
Overview The Clinical Nurse Manger (CNM) is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CNM ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNM directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. The CNM provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided on the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including nurse leader rounding, employee rounding, hourly rounds, bedside shift report and other initiatives.Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff.Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.Works with medical staff to coordinate management of patient care.Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required.Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner. Qualifications Education (experience can be substituted for education) Associate's Degree in Nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience) 1-3 years Minimum of 1 year clinical experience required – 2 years, preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Evidence of leadership experience abilities required.Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills;Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations;Applicable knowledge of technical skills related to worked clinical area. Licenses and Certifications Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of KY or WV, depending on legal state of residence. RequiredBLS RequiredACLS within six (6) months of hire (ED, Critical Care, OR and Specialty Areas/Units Only) RequiredPALS within six (6) months of hire (ED, OR, Med/Surg Peds) RequiredNRP and AWHONN fetal monitoring w/in six (6) months (Maternal/Child Only) RequiredTNCC within six (6) months of hire (ED Only) RequiredDe-Escalation Training within six (6) months of hire (all units) RequiredProfessional Nursing Certification Preferred