Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse - 6T - Full Time - 7a Shift #26-595 Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Location Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. Department 014105 - EMRMC 6T Med-Surg-Ortho Position Type Full Time - 36+ hours per week Job Description 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. 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). WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Long periods in a stationary position, moving around the unit, and positioning oneself to move heavy objects are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. Must be able to move 50 lbs. independently. CONTACTS WITH OTHERS: Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and hospital support services. EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: (See Competency Checklist) Experience Required Minimal four (4) years of clinical expertise preferred. Certification in specialty preferred; required within two (2) years. Education Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Certification Required Current license as an RN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Shift 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Compensation: $38.25 - $49.96 undefined Education Assistance Program Pharmacy Residency Program Employer Privacy Policy EEO is the Law ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service #J-18808-Ljbffr