What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Nursery/NICU/Postpartum- Full Time (7p-7a) $10,000 sign on bonus position at Ephraim McDowell Health?
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 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 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. Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration: Current RN License in the state of Kentucky. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (successful completion within three [3] months of employment). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (successful completion within one [1] year of employment). Basic Rhythm Course required (successful completion within one [1] year of employment).
Position Type
Full Time - 36 hours per week