Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Martin, KY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills grounded in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences to the nursing process in the assigned department. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, supports patients and their families physically and psychologically, and supervises assigned team members and students. The role includes emergency-room training in emergency-service regulations, trauma and cardiac care, EKG procedures and interpretation, IV pharmacological interventions, triage, pediatric and obstetrical emergencies, medicolegal documentation, patient and family emotional responses, CPR, and airway management. The nurse must complete hospital-approved training and demonstrate competence in emergency-care procedures, and be oriented to unit policies, equipment, safety, infection control, and performance-improvement monitoring.

Requirements

Associate's degree and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of one year of acute-care nursing experience.
One year of experience relevant to the specific department.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with providers at all levels.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence others to achieve necessary outcomes.
Ability to follow direction and facilitate a work environment conducive to change and positive outcomes in a complex system.
Critical-thinking skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pass a medication exam.
Completion of a hospital-approved training program and documented competence in emergency-care procedures, as determined by the Director of Nursing Services.
Completion of training in moderate sedation, stroke modules, and restraints.
Adequate orientation to unit policies, procedures, and equipment, including safety, infection control, and performance-improvement monitoring.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state.
BLS certification.
De-escalation training within six months of hire.
ACLS certification.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
NIH Stroke certification.
Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG qualification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record.
Rural Trauma Team Development Course.
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course.

Responsibilities

Assess patients; formulate, implement, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical thinking.
Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with applicable nursing standards of practice.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion, using the Teach Back methodology to affirm comprehension.
Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Supervise and delegate to other personnel and follow through on 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 and identify 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.
Take 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 contradicted.
Serve as a positive influence and role model and adhere to the professional code of conduct.
Respect patient dignity and the confidentiality of patient-related matters.
Perform other assigned duties and refer to the Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description.