Job Summary
The position involves delivering and overseeing nursing care by applying the nursing process alongside established nursing standards and physicians’ directives. This role emphasizes a patient- and family-oriented approach to care, ensuring both effective leadership and collaboration in nursing practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide and manage nursing care based on the nursing process.
- Adhere to nursing standards and follow physicians’ orders.
- Support a patient- and family-centered care model.
- Participate in collaborative nursing leadership initiatives.
- Promote safe practices and positive outcomes for patients.
- Serve as the charge nurse as assigned.
Qualifications
- Preferred one year of nursing experience.
- Ability to move or reposition weights up to 50 pounds independently.
- Willingness to work in various conditions, including shift work, weekends, holidays, and potential exposure to clinical hazards.
Ephraim McDowell Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
