RN Weekend - 3T Med Surg - Full Time - 7a-7p

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

Job summary

The RN at Ephraim McDowell Health is a nursing professional who follows the nursing process, standards, and physicians orders to plan, provide and direct nursing care. The role emphasizes patient and family centered care as a foundation, with leadership responsibilities as part of shared nursing leadership.

You will act as charge nurse when designated, uphold F.I.R.S.T. values, and work weekends with possible holidays, in a well-lit, controlled environment while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Nursing process guiding practice and standards.
• Collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and direct nursing practice according to the nursing process and physician orders.
• Participate in shared nursing leadership to achieve positive patient outcomes and family-centered care.
• Exhibit leadership as charge nurse when designated.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Patient care

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 will consist of weekends and may include Holidays. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position, traversing, 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.