Remote Rn Critical Access Jobs in Ashland, KY (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care to crucial care patients before, during, and after procedures in alignment with physician's orders and individual patient needs. Ensures adherence to recognized standards of nursing practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Educates patients and families regarding care plans and procedural expectations. Maintains accurate documentation to support quality and continuity of care.
Essential Functions
• Performs patient safety initiatives throughout the procedural process.
• Assesses patients under critical care and conducts screenings using standard scales as required.
• Documents changes in patient condition and evaluates the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Utilizes safe medication practices, including the five rights of medication administration, barcode scanning, and unit-specific safety processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, usual dosages, indications, and side effects for all medications administered.
• Provides teaching and educational materials to patients and significant others according to care, treatment, and identified risks.
• Documents patient and family understanding of educational materials and instructions provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Associate's degree in nursing
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred
Experience Requirement
0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS),Basic Life Support (BLS)
Based on area assigned: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, TNCC or BTLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP)
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
Emergency Room
Shift:
Flex (United States of America)
Time Type:
Full time
Address:
2201 Lexington Avenue
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky