Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•South Williamson, 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 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, developing and evaluating care plans, providing nursing treatments and prescribed medications and therapies, educating and advocating for patients, coordinating transitions of care, and documenting findings. The RN also communicates with physicians and nursing leadership, supports team development, and helps maintain a safe, secure, and respectful care environment. The position may require travel to client residences in inclement weather and providing care in varying environmental conditions.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
Registered Nurse license required.
BLS certification required upon hire.
De-escalation training required within six months of hire.
Driver's license required.
Prepare and interpret client plans of care and perform systematic assessments and reassessments.
Perform nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care according to established agency and nursing care standards.
Communicate pertinent client assessment findings to physicians.
Initiate referrals based on identified client needs and physician orders.
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 applicable nursing standards of practice.
Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion; use the Teach Back methodology to affirm comprehension.
Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Supervise, delegate to, and follow up with 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.
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 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 professional development of personnel.
Use effective communication and active listening, and 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 professional conduct standards.
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 agency and nursing care standards.
Communicate pertinent client assessment and reassessment findings to physicians.
Initiate referrals to other healthcare organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders.
Perform other job duties as assigned.