Job Description

:\xe2\x80\x9cThe 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).\xe2\x80\x9dWorking Conditions, Hazards and Physical EffortWorks 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 move or position 50 lbs. independently.Minimum Qualifications or EquivalentsEducation: Associate\'s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing preferred.Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience preferred.Licenses, Certifications, and/or RegistrationsCurrent RN license in the state of Kentucky. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (successful completion within three [3] months), ACLS (successful completion within one [1] year), PALS (successful completion within one [1] year). Annual trauma education required (provided on site). If BLS is expired, will not be able to work.

• Key benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance are available upon hire date
• Paid Time Off - accruals at 7.08 hours per pay period
• Matching Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% match
• Tuition reimbursement for hard to fill positions
• Student loan repayment for certain positions
• Cafeteria discount averaging 25%
• $10,000 sign on bonus subject to eligibility requirements

Ephraim McDowell Health