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The Ephraim McDowell Health system seeks an RN to deliver and direct nursing care under the direction of the nurse leadership. You will follow the nursing process and physician orders to plan and provide patient care aligned with our professional practice model and patient-family centered care.
You will participate in shared nursing leadership, serve as charge nurse when designated, and uphold our FIRST values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust while maintaining safety and
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).
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 and 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.
Patient, family members, support person, significant others, physicians, Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and Organizational support services.
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One (1) year of nursing experience preferred.