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Job description
Overview
The Supplemental Staffing Team (SST) Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Appalachian Regional Healthcare and those established by the Nurse Practice Act. The primary function of this role depends on the hired tier and float option and is to be available and flexible to float to various departments and/or hospital sites throughout ARH healthcare locations within Kentucky and/or West Virginia. The SST RN provides patient care which could include same‑day staffing assignments, multiple assignment locations within a single shift, travel assignments, seasonal staffing patterns, or natural disaster/emergency response. The RN participates as a member of the Supplemental Staffing Team in cooperation with and under the direction of the Director and/or Clinical Nurse Manager or designee.
Essential Job Functions
Supplemental Staffing Team RNs are hired with the understanding they must float based on at least one of the following options:
Options
Local: Float expectation within a single site based on competency.
Regional: Float expectation within multiple sites within a single region based on competency.
Enterprise: Float expectation within multiple sites across one or more regions that are >75 miles from RN's home address and accepts assignments that range 2‑13 weeks based on competency.
Special Instructions
Regional: Float expectation within multiple sites within a single region based on competency.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with providers, clinical care team members, patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing and administering care to the patient. Implements a plan of care based upon established standards of care/practice, policies, and procedures, incorporating cultural, religious, psychosocial, physical, and age‑related issues.
Completes all required documentation accurately and within the required timeframe, as well as communicate clinical information with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Possesses knowledge of medications and administers them safely and accurately.
Appropriately delegates and supervises routine technical functions to non‑licensed and licensed personnel.
Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
In collaboration with the patient/family the RN evaluates patient outcomes and revises the patient’s plan of care.
Negotiates with the patient/family and health care team members to come to an acceptable resolution of conflicts resulting from patient care or organizational issues.
Demonstrates an appreciation of the hospital mission by acting as a resource for employees, students, and residents.
Is supportive of patient and family centered care, promoting that environment within the care provided. Includes family and patient in plan of care, providing teaching and support where needed.
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the facility and internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Associates Degree in Nursing Required
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Preferred
Minimum Work Experience
Two (2) years of clinical experience required.
Three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
Required
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of KY or WV, depending on legal state of residence or compact nurse licensure
BLS upon hire
ACLS required within 6 months of hire: ICU, Tele, PCU, ENDO, PACU, OR, Cath Lab, ED
PALS required within 6 months: OR, PACU & ED
TNCC certification within 6 months: ED Nurses
De‑escalation training certification within 6 months: All clinical locations
Preferred
Professional Nursing Certification
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Worksite address
bowling green, KY, 42103, US
Who can apply
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