Registered Nurse - Telemetry & Patient Advocate

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, coordinate plans, and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes nursing standards, patient safety, and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary environment.

The RN will administer medications, supervise staff, mentor students, and participate in quality initiatives while maintaining compassionate patient advocacy and effective communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Associate's degree required.
• Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills.
• Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
• Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.
• Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.
• Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients.
• Mastery of digital literacy skills.
• Registered Nurse. Required
• BLS upon hire Required
• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluates and adjusts 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.
• Provides care, counsel, health teaching, and promotion, utilizing Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
• Administers medication, intravenous therapy, and treatment as prescribed by an LIP
• Supervises, delegates, and follows through to other personnel in the performance of activities related to nursing care.
• Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned
• Reports up the 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 patient needs)
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient‑related concerns timely
• Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
• Assists 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
• Refers to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Collaboration & teamwork

Growth mindset

Execution & delivery

Digital literacy

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree required

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

De-Escalation Training within 6 months

Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, coordinate plans, and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes nursing standards, patient safety, and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary environment.

The RN will administer medications, supervise staff, mentor students, and participate in quality initiatives while maintaining compassionate patient advocacy and effective communication