The RN is a nursing professional care provider who works under the direction of the director or designee. The RN uses the nursing process, nursing standards, and physicians’ orders to plan, provide, and direct nursing practice, in accordance with Kentucky Board of Nursing practice elements and the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. The role provides patient- and family-centered care grounded in caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. The RN participates in shared nursing leadership to support positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and patient and family safety. The RN is accountable for leadership of self and others and functions as charge nurse when designated. The RN exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust. The work takes place in a well-lighted, ventilated, and air-conditioned area. The schedule may include weekends, holidays, and shift work. The RN may encounter unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds; spend long periods moving around the unit or working stationary; and move heavy objects. The role involves risks of exposure to disease, infection, physical strain, assault, blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents. The RN must be able to move or position 50 pounds independently.
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