All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Location: 210 Marie Langdon Drive, Manchester, KY 40962

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Manchester

·       Surrounded by beautiful forests and wildlife

·       Known as “The Gateway To The Redbud Capital of Kentucky”

·       Enjoy 3,150 acres of off-roading trails

·       Home to the historical swinging bridges of Clay County

·       Rich Appalachian history and culture

·       Declared “Elk Capital of the East”

·       Over 600 miles of trails provided by the Daniel Boone National Forest

The role you’ll contribute:

The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for the patients under his/her care. The RN is accountable for administering, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the nursing process in the provision of care; and will strive to maintain and improve patient outcomes. As a member of the Float Pool the RN will work the assigned unit based on his/her orientation, competencies and patient needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The performance of this position requires substantial specialized knowledge, jusdgement and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences which include but are not limited to:

·       Performs assessments and determines the total nursing needs of assigned patients.

·       Follows AdventHealth standards in all patient and family interactions.

·       Assesses patient/family needs in relation to presenting problem, care needs, physical condition and learning needs. Performs head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.

·       Identifies problems and or/or nursing diagnosis and plans for nursing interventions. Anticipates patient care problems and initiates corrective actions.

·       Recognizes abnormal diagnostic laboratory data, drug levels, blood gas values, and radiologic data and knows the significance of each.

·       Recognizes the patient's and family's perception of hospitalization and health status.

·       Identifies the patient's learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet them including the family in the process. Educates patient/families regarding new medications including effects and potential side effects.

·       Formulates a goal directed plan of care and develops appropriate nursing diagnosis based on needs specific to the standard of care and updates according to policy.

·       Implements appropriate diagnosis specific interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC). Coordinates patient care to assure diagnosis specific quality measures are met. Accurately performs nursing actions to achieve patient care goals.

·       Establishes priorities of patient care based on the needs of the patient.

·       Implements a comprehensive patient care plan that includes baseline admission data, plans for treatment plans and goals for discharge.

·       Implements specific interventions, treatments, and medications as defined in the plan of care and documents outcomes. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate actions.

·       Consistently uses tools available in the electronic medical record (EMR) to ensure patient safety and to optimize patient care:

·       Performs real-time documentation.

·       Reviews task list at least every two hours. Initiates and signs off physician orders promptly. Initiates diagnosis specific IPOCs and updates at least once per shift or change in patient condition. Performs bedside report using the Care Compass feature in the EMR at each hand-off report.

·       Complies with national patient safety standards regarding patient identification prior to treatments and medication administration.

·       Accurately administers all medications in a safe manner displaying competence in the use of an automated dispensing machine and mPPID technology where applicable.

·       Accurately and safely performs and supervises the care of patients requiring complex interventions. Maintains aseptic technique, demonstrating knowledge of infection control practices.

·       Accurately sets up, maintains, monitors and supervises use of IV pump, PCA pump, and epidural pump.

·       Maintains a safe environment within the hospital for patients and families. Performs rounding according to the departmental plan on assigned patients to ensure control of pain, patient positioning, toileting and convenient placement of supplies and equipment.

·       Incorporates new procedures and philosophies into one's work performance.

·       Evaluates quality of patient care and outcomes based on care and treatments administered.

·       Conducts and/or participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences.

·       Coordinates the activities of the interdisciplinary team.

·       Confirms patient's understanding of care and treatments received.

·       Accepts responsibility for one's own professional standards.

·       Accepts and adjusts to changes imposed by government regulations, consumer demands, professional organizations, and other external/internal forces.

·       Accepts responsibility for one's own actions by initiating the risk report mechanisms.

·       Maintains current clinical, technical, professional competencies, certifications and licensure requirements.

·       Attends a minimum of 75% of scheduled staff meetings annually.

·       Attends mandatory hospital in-services.

·       Complies with departmental, divisional and hospital policies and standards.

·       Handles emergencies, staffing shortages, shift rotations and floating assignments professionally.

·       Demonstrates awareness of the rising costs of health care by using supplies and equipment in a responsible manner.

·       Maintains equipment in its proper working condition, identifies malfunctioning equipment and takes appropriate action.

·       Reviews current literature and other available resources.

·       Seeks and accept constructive criticism and implement actions designed for self-improvement Shows self-direction and leadership by functioning without the need for close supervision.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       Minimum of Diploma in Nursing

·       2 or more years of relevant clinical nurse experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·       Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert

·       Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

·       NIH Stroke Scale Certification

·       Registered Nurse

·       Current American Heart Association ACLS certification

·       NIHSS stroke certification and Basic EKG class within 30 days of hire if not current

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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