Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union)-2 North Nightshift

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Hazard, KY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills grounded in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences while using the nursing process in assigned departments. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families and friends, and supervises assigned team members and students. The role includes assessing patients, planning and evaluating care, administering prescribed medications and treatments, providing health teaching, coordinating transitions of care, advocating for patients, and maintaining timely documentation. The RN contributes to a safe care environment, staff development, and team or performance-improvement activities, and follows professional standards and communication practices.

Requirements

Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Registered Nurse credential required.
BLS required upon hire.
De-Escalation Training required within six months of hire.
Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG required for the Med/Surg telemetry unit only.
Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
Mastery of growth mindset skills, including agility and developing oneself and others.
Mastery of execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting.
Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate one.
Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients.
Mastery of knowledge of care-transition phases and resources available for patients.
Mastery of digital literacy skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments; formulate, implement, oversee, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical-thinking skills.
Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with applicable professional nursing standards.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion; use the Teach Back methodology to confirm comprehension.
Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Supervise, delegate, and follow through 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, including to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator.
Participate in teams, committees, and performance-improvement initiatives.
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 escalate patient-related concerns in a timely manner.
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 personnel professional development.
Use effective communication and active listening, and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Use SBAR for Hands Off 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.