Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across assigned departments. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, document findings, and support discharge planning while upholding safety and quality standards.

Required are RN licensure, BLS, and de-escalation training within six months. Travel to client residences may be necessary to deliver nursing care in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• RN with active license and BLS certification at hire.
• Associate's degree is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• De-Escalation training within 6 months of hire.
• Driver's License required.
• Ability to travel to client residences and provide nursing care in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation and evaluates plan using critical thinking.
• Perform nursing acts within standards of practice and appropriate boards.
• Provide care, education, and promotion using Teach Back methodology.
• Administer medications, IV therapy and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Supervise, delegate and follow up with staff and students as assigned.
• Mentor and orient new staff and students.
• Report pertinent information up the chain of command to Nurse Manager or House Nurse Coordinator.
• Participate in teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and coworkers.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition of care.
• Advocate for patients and escalate concerns timely.
• Document findings in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Support professional development of personnel.
• Communicate effectively using SBAR and bedside shift reporting.
• Model professional conduct and respect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

De-Escalation training

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Registered Nurse

BLS upon hire

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

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

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Associate's Degree Required
• Registered Nurse. Required
• BLS upon hire Required
• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required
• Driver's License required
• Responsible for preparation of and interpretation of client plans of care and systematic assessments/reassessments.
• Responsible for performing nursing treatments, procedures and total client care in accordance with established agency andnursing care standards.
• Responsible for communicating pertinent client assessments/reassessments finding to physician.
• Responsible for initiating referrals to other health care organizations and community services based on identified client needs andphysician orders.
• Able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.