ER RN; PRN; All Shifts

Job Details

Job Location:

Ohio County Hospital – Hartford, KY 42347
Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Any

Position Title:

218‑ RN

Location:

Hospital Setting

Reports To:

Director of Assigned Department
Revision Date: 5/26/2026

• Education:
  
  Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (may sign GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
• Required:
  
  Current RN license in Kentucky or work permit issued by KBN (licensure in compact state acceptable).
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Preferred: BSN.
• Experience:
  
  N/A.
• Other Requirements or Licensure: BLS provider or equivalent knowledge; ACLS provider or obtain within 6 months of employment; PALS provider certified strongly recommended;
  Basic keyboarding skills.

The job description reflects the general details necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all‑inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job‑related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Usual working space is a well‑ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other team members. Fine and gross motor skills. May be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required; anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with use of a lifting aid.

Also subject to blood borne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:

• OCH Code of Conduct
• OCH Policies and Procedures
• Scope of Practice within License/Certification
• HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Mandatory Training
• Annual Compliance Education

Assess and Diagnose Nursing Care Needs

• Prioritize data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition.
• Collect pertinent assessment data using appropriate techniques (interview, observation, inspection, palpation, review of reports and records).
• Validate patient problems and involve client, significant others, family and health care providers as appropriate.

Prescribe, Delegate, Supervise, and Evaluate Patient Care

• Plan nursing interventions reflecting current practice and documented on the record.
• Delegate responsibility according to support staff education, orientation, experience and scope of practice as mandated by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Reassess at appropriate intervals; document patient response to interventions.
• Provide concise reports to receiving unit during transfers.
• Accurately transcribe and implement medical orders; ensure communication to all affected staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques and recognize cardiac arrhythmias, following appropriate treatment protocols.
• Demonstrate skills in all patient procedures and pain management.

Teaching

• Identify learning needs of self and others; assist in development and implementation of learning opportunities.
• Provide on‑spot coaching to personnel observed in unacceptable behavior, in a constructive and private manner.
• Determine patient learning needs and provide teaching or appropriate referral; use suitable teaching methods and materials.
• Document instruction…