Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Hazard, KY seeks a Registered Nurse to apply nursing process across departments. The RN collaborates with physicians, mentors staff, and acts as patient advocate while ensuring safety and high-quality care.

Key duties include assessments, care planning, medication administration, Teach Back education, discharge planning, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, Associate's Degree required.
• RN license required; BLS certification required on hire.
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG skills required for Med/Surg telemetry unit.
• Ability to work in clinical setting with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments, formulates and oversees plan of care.
• Oversees implementation and evaluates progress with critical thinking.
• Provides care, counseling, health teaching using Teach Back method.
• Administers medication and IV therapy as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to other nursing staff and students.
• Mentors students and orients new staff; participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

SBAR communication

Documentation

Nursing assessment

De-escalation

Telemetry monitoring

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS Certification

Tools

Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG

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, 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

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