RN - 6T - Full Time - 7p-7a

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and direct nursing care in accordance with the nursing process and physician orders. The role emphasizes patient and family centered care, teamwork, and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will participate in shared nursing leadership, may serve as charge nurse when designated, and uphold F.I.R.S.T. values of friendliness, innovation, respect, service and trust.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in Kentucky.
• Experience in clinical patient care and assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct nursing care according to the nursing process and physician orders.
• Maintain patient and family centered care.
• May serve as charge nurse when designated and contribute to shared nursing leadership.

Skills

RN licensure

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

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 in a stationary position, moving around the unit, and positioning oneself to move heavy objects 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 move 50 lbs. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

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

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

(See Competency Checklist)

None.