Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Hazard, KY

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills grounded in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences through 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 supervises assigned team members and students. The role includes assessing patients and developing, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting plans of care; providing nursing care and health education; administering prescribed medications and treatments; delegating and supervising nursing-related activities; supporting care transitions and discharge planning; advocating for patients; and documenting pertinent findings. The RN also contributes to team and performance-improvement activities, promotes a safe environment, and maintains professional, compassionate, and confidential conduct.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
Registered Nurse license required.
BLS certification required upon hire.
De-Escalation Training required within six months of hire.
Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
Mastery of growth-mindset skills, including agility and developing yourself and others.
Mastery of execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting initiatives.
Ability to weigh relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients.
Mastery of knowledge of care-transition phases and available patient resources.
Mastery of digital literacy skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required for positions in the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments; formulate, oversee implementation of, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical thinking.
Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with applicable professional standards of practice.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion; use Teach Back methodology to affirm 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 on 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, including defining patient needs.
Serve as a patient advocate and promptly 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 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 job duties as assigned.