What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Weekend - Progressive Care Unit position at Ephraim McDowell Health?
Job 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. 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)."
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENTS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience: Minimal two (2) years of clinical expertise preferred.
Certification in specialty preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:
Current license as an RN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one (1) year. Basic Rhythm Course within the first year of hire. Annual Rhythm testing. Certification in specialty area preferred within two (2) years.
Position Type
Full Time
