What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services position at Fleming County Hospital?
Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Services
Job Type: Full-time 7p-7a
We are Fleming County Hospital.
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Fleming County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a reputation for continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation, and professionalism. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and recently received Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.
Where We Are:
Flemingsburg is a delightful town and great place to live! It is surrounded by beautiful rolling farmland with three lovely old wooden covered bridges. Antique shops, folk artists, and talented crafts persons complete the picture of life at an enjoyable pace. Golf, fishing, camping, swimming, tennis, hiking, hunting, and boating are all available.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Position Summary
The ER is a 7-bed unit that provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Associate’s degree in nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Certifications:
- ACLS, BCLS, PALS; NIHSS within 90 days of hire
License:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Diandra by emailing Diandra.Pinckney@lifepointhealth.net
EEOC Statement
Fleming County Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.