LPN/RN - Behavioral Health - Full Time - 7p-7a Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health in Kentucky seeks an RN to provide professional nursing care under the direction of the director or designee, using the nursing process and physicians orders to plan, deliver and direct nursing practice. Emphasis on patient and family centered care, with values of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork.

The RN may serve as charge nurse when designated and participate in shared nursing leadership to achieve positive outcomes, education,

Qualifications

• Assist with initial and ongoing patient assessments to participate in the plan of care.
• Implements patient care activities to deliver quality care.
• Considers age and development across the lifespan in planning and delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial and ongoing patient assessments to participate in care planning.
• Implement patient care activities to deliver quality care.
• Contribute to a safe patient environment and age-appropriate care.

Job description

Job Summary:

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 to participate 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 when designated. Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust).

Essential Functions:

Assists with the initial and ongoing patient assessment toparticipate in the plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and health care team to obtain desiredpatient outcome. Implements patient care activity to assist with delivery ofquality care. Provides a comfortable and safe environment for patients. Considers the age of the patient served, applies knowledge ofgrowth and development and age specific techniques throughthe life span (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) in planning and implementing care. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability andgrowth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophyof the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization bydemonstrating dependability in job performance. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort:

Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Schedule may consist of weekends, holidays and shift work. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping heavy lifting and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and antineoplastic agents. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently.

Contact with Others:

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

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