RN-Somerset Cancer Center

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

3d

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 when
designated. 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. Schedule may
consist of weekends, holidays and shift work. Often exposed to unpleasant odors,
sights and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position or moving around the
unit are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and
assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and
antineoplastic agents. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
May require occasional overtime.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

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

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must have highly skilled computer knowledge, also background knowledge on
equipment such as fax machine, copiers and computer printers.

Qualifications

None.

Requirements

• Must have highly skilled computer knowledge
• background knowledge on equipment such as fax machine, copiers and computer printers

Responsibilities

• 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 when designated

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees