ER Registered Nurse — Acute Care & Critical Care Expert

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Martin (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across departments, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. The RN will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and mentor students.

Essential qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, state RN license, BLS, ACLS, and trauma/NICU style certifications; experience in acute care and EHR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited school is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year acute care nursing experience required.
• Experience in the department area preferred; refer to addendums for additional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Influence others

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Medication exam

Emergency care

Stroke modules

Restraints

Unit orientation

Safety/infection control

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across departments, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. The RN will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and mentor students.

Essential qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, state RN license, BLS, ACLS, and trauma/NICU style certifications; experience in acute care and EHR is preferred.