RN 6T NIGHTSHIFT

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

3d

About The Position

The LPN is a nursing care provider under the direction of the Registered Nurse
or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians
orders to plan and provide care. 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. 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 of remaining stagnant, stooping heavy shifting
of objects. 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.
 

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current license in the state of Kentucky.
• Basic Life Support certification (successful completion within three [3] months of employment).
• Basic Rhythm Course within the first year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred enrollment in ADN program within two (2) years of employment.

Responsibilities

• EKG and Basic Rhythm Interpretation.
• Assessment and management of post-op cardiac and vascular patients under the direction of Registered Nurse.
• Assessment and management of cardiac drips under the direction of Registered Nurse for stable drips only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed