Regional RN Supplemental Staffing Team

• 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.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associates Degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing Preferred

• Two (2) years of clinical experience required.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

• 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

• Professional Nursing Certification

Appalachian Regional Healthcare