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Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union): 2 North Nightshift

You'll collaborate with physicians and the team, support patients and families, and supervise staff and students.

Posted Oct 20 · Applications close Nov 4, 2027

Shift and hours
Nights Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union): 2 North Nightshift
Unit and setting
2 North Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union): 2 North Nightshift
License
RN license Registered Nurse license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license
Certification
Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG, for the Med/Surg telemetry unit only Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required
Certification
De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required
Education
Associate's degree in nursing Associate's Degree Required
Also asks
Problem solving and decision making Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills
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Collaboration and teamwork Mastery of collaboration and teamwork
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Growth mindset skills Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
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Execution and delivery skills Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
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Weighing the costs and benefits of possible actions to choose the best one Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
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Working in a clinical setting with diverse cultures among staff and patients Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients
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Knowledge of care transitions and resources available for patients Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients
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Digital literacy Mastery of digital literacy skills

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree Bachelor's Degree Preferred

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
Union
Union position
Day to day
medication and IV therapy as prescribed by a provider The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
Day to day
patient teaching with teach-back Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
Day to day
helping patients with activities of daily living Assist patients in performing activities of daily living
Day to day
discharge planning and transition of care Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care
Hours stated
Nightshift

The workplace

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s careers page.

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Overview The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students. Responsibilities Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.

Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care. Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs) Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted) Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description Performs other job duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred Associate's Degree Required Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills.

Mastery of collaboration and teamwork. Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills. Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.

Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients. Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients.

Mastery of digital literacy skills. Registered Nurse. Required BLS upon hire Required De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required

What's around it?

In Hazard, KY

Hazard, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$720/mo
Household income
$51,016/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Hazard, KY

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