Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Manager

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Appalachian Regional Healthcare in Hazard, KY seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care with a focus on safety and quality. The role requires an RN license and an associate degree, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital setting. This position emphasizes professional development, adherence to standards of practice, and ongoing improvement

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Aufgaben

• Complete patient assessments and plan of care.
• Oversee implementation and evaluate plan with critical thinking.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed.
• Mentor students and orient new staff.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition of care.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain professional conduct.
• Document pertinent findings in the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Refer to Staff Nurse Position Description for specifics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Nursing standards

Documentation

Patient safety

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Registered Nurse license

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Provides patient care applying specialized knowledge and demonstrated clinical nursing skills. Maintains all required Nursing certifications and licenses. Performs nursing duties applying trained expertise, as well as ensuring patients receive the level of care and attention representative of the company's high-level mission and commitments to the healthcare community.

Overview

Provides patient care applying specialized knowledge and demonstrated clinical nursing skills. Maintains all required Nursing certifications and licenses. Performs nursing duties applying trained expertise, as well as ensuring patients receive the level of care and attention representative of the company's high-level mission and commitments to the healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
• The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
• Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
• The 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.

Experience

• Experience requirements not specified.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple patient care responsibilities.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices.
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development.