Pediatric RN: On-Call Care Lead & Mentor

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Hazard, Kentucky seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across nursing domains. The RN collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, mentors students, and ensures safe, compassionate care in line with standards of practice.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree and active RN license in the state; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. On-call responsibilities and pediatric-focused competencies are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required and RN licensed in the state.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation and evaluates the plan.
• Administers medications, intravenous therapy and treatments as prescribed.
• Provides health teaching and uses Teach Back to confirm understanding.
• Supervises and mentors staff and students as assigned.
• Participates in discharge planning and transition of care.

Skills

Age-specific assessment

Pediatric emergency procedures

Medication dosage calculations

Pediatric equipment setup

SBAR communication

Mentor/teach students

Education

Associate's Degree

Registered Nurse license (state)

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Hazard, Kentucky seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across nursing domains. The RN collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, mentors students, and ensures safe, compassionate care in line with standards of practice.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree and active RN license in the state; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. On-call responsibilities and pediatric-focused competencies are emphasized.