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.
1) Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate
and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
2) 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.
3) Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of
comprehension
4) The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
5) Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to
nursing care.
6) Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
7) Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent
information
8) Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
9) Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
10) Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
11) Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
12) Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
13) Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
14) Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
15) Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
16) Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless
contradicted)
17) Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
18) Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
Associates degree required
Bachelors degree preferred
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
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
