Job Summary

　　“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 a stationary position, traversing, positioning self for heavy traversing 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 Equivalents

　　Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

　　Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

　　Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

　　Current license in the state of Kentucky. Basic Life Support certification (successful completion within three [3] months), ACLS (successful completion within one [1] year), PALS/ENPC (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