Charge Nurse - IMCU - Full Time - 7a-7p

Ephraim McDowell Health, Inc.; Baughman Heights (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit. The RN will apply the nursing process, follow medical orders, and provide patient-centered care under leadership oversight.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient resource use within a high-acuity unit. Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical leadership for the unit, and collaboration with physicians and staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Kentucky.
• Minimal two (2) years of clinical expertise preferred.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Participate in shared nursing leadership to achieve positive outcomes.
• Lead unit as charge nurse and coordinate shift with the Director.
• Maintain shift responsibility and accountability for leadership and supervision of the unit.

Skills

Nursing clinical skills

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc.

Department

014104 - EMRMC Intermediate Care Unit

Position Type

Full Time - 36+ hours per week

Job Description

The RN is a nursing professional care provider under the direction of the director or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians orders to plan, provide and direct nursing practice. Accomplishment of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible for participating in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family. Accountable for leadership of self and others and functions as charge nurse. Under the general direction of the Director, maintains shift responsibility and accountability for leadership and supervision of the unit which promotes quality nursing care and cost effective use of resources. Participates in direct patient care as needed. Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust).

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and hospital support services.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

(See Competency Checklist)

Experience Required

Minimal two (2) years of clinical expertise preferred. Certification in specialty preferred.

Education Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification Required

Current license as an RN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one (1) year. Basic Rhythm Course within the first year of hire. Annual Rhythm testing. Certification in specialty area preferred within two (2) years.

Shift

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Compensation:

$38.25 - $49.96