Registered Nurse Tier 1

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Prestonsburg, KY

17h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills grounded in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences. The RN applies the nursing process in assigned departments and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The role provides physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families, and supervises assigned team members and students. The RN prepares and interprets client plans of care and performs systematic assessments and reassessments. The role includes nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards; communicating pertinent findings to physicians; and initiating referrals to health care organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders. The RN must be able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
Registered Nurse credential required.
BLS certification required upon hire.
De-Escalation Training required within 6 months of hire.
Driver's license required.
Able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments; formulate, implement, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical thinking skills.
Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with accepted nursing standards of practice.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion, using Teach Back to confirm comprehension.
Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Supervise, delegate to, and follow up with other personnel performing activities related to nursing care.
Mentor and precept students and orient new staff as assigned.
Report pertinent information through the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator.
Participate in teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
Participate in discharge planning and transition of care, identifying patient needs.
Advocate for patients and timely escalate patient-related concerns.
Document pertinent findings in the medical record in a timely manner.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and function as an active team member.
Assume responsibility for personal professional development.
Use effective communication and active listening; demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Use SBAR for handoff communication and bedside shift reporting unless contraindicated.
Serve as a positive influence and role model, and adhere to the professional code of conduct.
Respect patient dignity and confidentiality.
Prepare and interpret client plans of care and conduct systematic assessments and reassessments.
Perform nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards.
Communicate pertinent client assessment and reassessment findings to physicians.
Initiate referrals to other health care organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders.
Travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.
Perform other job duties as assigned.