RN

ephraimmcdowell; Stanford (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health is seeking an RN to work under the director or designee, applying the nursing process and physician orders to plan and provide care. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, compassion, communication, and teamwork within our professional practice model.

The RN will participate in shared nursing leadership, assuming charge nurse duties when designated and upholding the organization’s VALUES while ensuring safety and quality in all patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and direct nursing practice under the direction of the director or designee.
• Participate in shared nursing leadership to achieve positive patient outcomes and uphold the nursing professional practice model.
• Lead the charge when designated, and uphold F.I.R.S.T. values—Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust.

Job description

Job Summary:

"The RN is a nursing professional care provider under the direction of the director or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians orders to plan, provide and direct nursing practice. Accomplishment of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family. Accountable for leadership of self and others and functions as charge nurse when designated. Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust)."

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort:

Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Schedule may consist of weekends, holidays and shift work. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping heavy lifting and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and antineoplastic agents. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently.

Contact with Others:

Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and Organizational support services.

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