RN - Emergency Department - Full Time - 7a-7p

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

1h

About The Position

The RN is a nursing professional care provider 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 centers on 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 position is in the Emergency Department and is full-time, with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule. Working conditions include a well-lighted, ventilated, air-conditioned area; the schedule may include weekends, holidays, and shift work. The role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds; disease, infection, physical strain, and assault; and blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents. The RN must be able to move or position 50 pounds independently. Contacts include patients, family members, support persons, significant others, physicians, associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and organizational support services.

Requirements

• One year of nursing experience is preferred.
• Ability to move or position 50 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process, nursing standards, and physicians' orders to plan, provide, and direct nursing practice.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care grounded in caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Participate in shared nursing leadership to support positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety for patients and families.
• Provide leadership of self and others and function as charge nurse when designated.
• Exhibit F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed