Registered Nurse (RN)

BHS•Corbin, KY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Department - Registered Nurse Part Time - 2nd Shift The Emergency Department is a 28-bed level III, emergency department, established to provide care for individuals with acute medical or surgical illnesses or injuries for which immediate medical attention is required or desired. Job Description: A Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. This individual honors patient’s mind, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Completion and maintenance of BLS.
ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

TNCC
NIHSS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision
Establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care
Assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
Performs technical aspects of care competently
Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures