Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union)-2 North Nightshift

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Hazard, KY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills grounded in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences to apply the nursing process in assigned departments. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provides physical and psychological support to patients and their friends and families, and supervises assigned team members and students. The position also involves patient advocacy, care transitions, communication, documentation, professional development, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Registered Nurse qualification required.
BLS certification 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 yourself and others.
Mastery of execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting.
Ability to assess relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate action.
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 to patients.
Mastery of digital literacy skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments; formulate, oversee, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical thinking skills.
Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with accepted standards of nursing practice.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion, using the Teach Back methodology to affirm understanding.
Administer prescribed medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments.
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 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, including defining patient needs.
Advocate for patients 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.
Take responsibility for personal and personnel professional development.
Use effective communication and active listening, and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Use SBAR for handoffs and bedside shift reporting unless contraindicated.
Act as a positive influence and role model and follow the professional code of conduct.
Respect the dignity and confidentiality of matters relating to patients.
Perform other job duties as assigned.