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

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health in Danville, KY is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct patient care and lead on a nursing unit under the direction of the director. You will apply nursing process, follow physicians orders and participate in shared nursing leadership to promote safe, patient- and family-centered care.

The role requires leadership of self and others, shift responsibility as charge nurse, and collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

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:

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