RN or LPN - 6T - Part Time - 7a Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health in Danville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse who provides and directs nursing care under the supervision of the director or designee. The RN applies the nursing process, adheres to nursing standards, and carries out physicians' orders to plan and deliver patient care.

This role emphasizes patient and family centered care, collaboration, communication, and teamwork within the nursing professional practice model.

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.