3T RN CHARGE NURSE DAYSHIFT

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

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About The Position

The RN is a nursing professional care provider under the direction of the
director or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and
physicians orders to plan, provide and direct nursing practice. Accomplishment
of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky
Board of Nursing and in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing
professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family
centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion,
competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to
participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes,
education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family.
Accountable for leadership of self and others and functions as charge nurse.
Under the general direction of the Director, maintains shift responsibility and
accountability for leadership and supervision of the unit which promotes quality
nursing care and cost effective use of resources. Participates in direct patient
care as needed. Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect,
Service and Trust).

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Long periods of
stationary positions, traversing, positioning oneself to move heavy objects are
required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain. Risks
exposure to disease, infection and physical strain. Risks exposure to blood,
body fluids, and tissue. Must be able to move 50 lbs. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other
healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and
hospital support services.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

(See Competency Checklist)

Requirements

• Minimal one (1) year of clinical expertise preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees