Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Martin, KY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills grounded in the psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences while using the nursing process in assigned departments. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, supports patients and their families physically and psychologically, and supervises assigned team members and students. In the emergency room, the role requires training in emergency services regulations; trauma, cardiac, pediatric, and obstetrical emergency care; EKG procedures and interpretation; triage; IV pharmacological interventions; documentation and medicolegal issues; patient and family emotional responses; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management. The nurse must complete hospital-approved training and demonstrate competence in emergency care procedures as determined by the Director of Nursing Services. The nurse is oriented to unit policies, procedures, and equipment, including safety, infection control, and performance improvement practices.

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 in which the nurse will work.
Registered Nurse license in the state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
NIH Stroke certification.
Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG qualification.
De-escalation training within six months of hire.
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 support a work environment conducive to change and positive outcomes in a complex system.
Critical thinking skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pass a medication examination.
Completion of a hospital-approved training program and documented competence in emergency care procedures, as determined by the Director of Nursing Services.
Completion of moderate sedation, stroke module, and restraints requirements.
Ability to become adequately oriented to unit policies, procedures, and equipment, including safety, infection control, and performance improvement monitoring.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Up to one year of experience is listed as preferred.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record.
Rural Trauma Team Development Course.
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments; formulate, implement, 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, using Teach Back to confirm comprehension.
Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
Supervise, delegate, and follow through 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 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, identifying 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 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 assigned duties.
Complete required emergency room training and demonstrate competence in emergency care procedures.
Complete required training or competency areas, including moderate sedation, stroke modules, and restraints.