RN-ER (PRN)

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN for their ER department. This role involves assessing and diagnosing patient needs, prescribing and evaluating care, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to nursing standards and ethics, as well as the ability to educate patients effectively. This entry-level position offers a chance to grow within a supportive team, making a meaningful impact on patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Kentucky or work permit from KBN.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose nursing care needs based on patient conditions.
• Prescribe and evaluate patient care, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Maintain a safe environment and uphold nursing ethics.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Interventions

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

RN License in Kentucky

BSN Degree

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Medical Equipment

Electronic Health Records

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Responsibilities

1. Assess and Diagnose Nursing Care Needs
   • The priority of data collection is determined by the patient’s immediate condition of needs.
   • The pertinent assessment data is collected using appropriate assessment techniques (interview, observation, inspection, palpation, and review of reports and records).
   • Validation of patient problems and data collection involves the client, significant others, family, and healthcare providers as appropriate.
2. Prescribes, Delegates, Supervises, and Evaluates Patient Care
   • Nursing interventions reflect current nursing practice and are based on scientific knowledge and documented on the record.
   • Delegates responsibility for nursing interventions according to the support staff level of education, orientation, experience, and scope of practice as mandated by the Nurse Practice Act.
   • Frequency of reassessments is appropriate to the patient's condition. Documents patients’ response to nursing interventions on the medical record.
   • Provides concise reports to receiving units, including necessary information related to patient care and progress during transfers.
   • Accurately transcribes and implements medical orders, ensuring communication to all affected staff.
   • Demonstrates knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques and recognizes cardiac arrhythmias, following appropriate protocols.
   • Demonstrates knowledge and skills of all patient procedures and pain management.
3. Teaching
   • Identifies learning needs of self and assists in developing and implementing learning opportunities.
   • Provides on-the-spot coaching in a constructive manner and in privacy.
   • Determines patient learning needs, provides instruction, or makes appropriate referrals, using suitable methods and materials.
   • Documents instruction content, type, and patient responses in the medical record.
4. Maintains Safe and Therapeutic Environment for Patient Care
   • Accounts for all drugs, including Schedule II drugs, according to hospital policy.
   • Knows the location, care, and use of all equipment and supplies.
   • Seeks to reduce waste, follows procedures for faulty equipment, and assists in evaluating care products.
   • Properly completes incident reports, responds to emergency codes, and uses good body mechanics.
   • Reports safety or infection hazards and checks emergency equipment regularly.
   • Ensures patient safety during duties.
5. Upholds Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics
   • Meets nursing practice standards and performs procedures according to policies.
   • Maintains licensure, supports patient rights, and adheres to infection control policies.
   • Follows hospital policies, participates in quality improvement, and maintains accessibility when on duty.
6. Professional Self Development
   • Attends required CE and in-services, participates in staff meetings, and maintains competency.
   • Accepts supervision constructively.

Minimum Requirements

• Current RN license in Kentucky or a work permit issued by KBN (licensure in a compact state acceptable).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months; PALS strongly recommended.
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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