RN - Behavioral Health - Full Time - 7a-7p Shift

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

Job summary

The Ephraim McDowell Health in Danville, KY seeks an RN to plan, provide and direct nursing care under physician orders. The role emphasizes patient and family centered care, communication, collaboration and teamwork, and leadership of self with the potential to serve as charge nurse when designated.

Key focus includes applying nursing process and standards, maintaining safety, and delivering compassionate care in a dynamic healthcare environment. One year Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Follows nursing process and standards as defined by licensing and institutional policy.
• Leadership of self and others with potential to act as charge nurse when designated.
• One year Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and direct nursing practice under physician orders.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care and foster teamwork.
• Support safety, compassion and high-quality clinical outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

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.

1 year Behavioral Health Experience preferred.