RN - Emergency Department - Full Time - 7a-7p

Ephraim McDowell Health, Inc.; Baughman Heights (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance Program

Pharmacy Residency Program

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department for full-time day shifts (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).

The role requires KY RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC as applicable, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred and one year of nursing experience. It offers Education Assistance and a Pharmacy Residency Program as listed in benefits.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Kentucky (KY).
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC preferred.
• Associate Degree of Nursing; a Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Emergency Department.
• Lead and participate in patient-family centered care and teamwork.
• Serve as a charge nurse when designated and support department leadership.

Skills

RN care

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Current KY RN license

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC

Job description

RN - Emergency Department - Full Time - 7a-7p

#26-771

Location

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc.

Department

015600 - EMRMC Emergency Dpt

Position Type

Full Time - 36+ hours per week

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 or moving around the unit 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 or position 50 lbs. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

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

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

(See Competency Checklist)

Experience Required

One (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

Education Required

Associate's Degree of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree of Nursing preferred.

Certification Required

Current RN license in the state of Kentucky. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (successful completion within three [3] months of employment), ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC/Non Violent Crisis Intervention/NIH Stroke Scale (successful completion within one [1] year from hire or requirement date). Annual Stroke, Chest Pain, Trauma Education required (provided on site).

If ACLS or PALS is expired, will only be able to care for non-critical patients. If TNCC or ENPC is expired, will not be able to participate in the trauma team.

Shift

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Compensation:

$31.93 - 49.96 $10,000 Bonus Eligible

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• Education Assistance Program
• Pharmacy Residency Program

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