RN- Intermediate Care Unit at Ephraim McDowell Health

Danville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing process, Patient assessment, Care planning, Documentation, Collaboration, Teamwork, Patient safety, Quality checks, Performance improvement, Charge nurse duties, Patient-centered care, Clinical communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: "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)." Essential Job Duties 1. Assists with unit Performance Improvement activities with peer review. 2. Completes unit specific quality checks with peer review. 3. Promotes positive attitude and teamwork throughout the unit. 4. Assists with unit Performance Improvement activities with peer review. 5. Completes unit specific quality checks with peer review. 6. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. 7. Contributes to the achievement of the mission, vision, and values of the Organization. 8. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. 9. Demonstrates a commitment to incorporating the core concepts of patient family centered care into practice (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation). 10. Demonstrates a commitment to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization. 11. Performs comprehensive patient assessments and documents findings. 12. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans. 13. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. 14. Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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 of standing, walking, stooping heavy lifting and bending 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 lift 50 lbs. independently. Contact with Others: Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and Organizational support services. Qualifications None

Responsibilities

The RN provides comprehensive patient care by utilizing the nursing process, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, participating in unit performance improvement activities, and acting as a charge nurse when designated.