Ephraim McDowell Health·Danville, Kentucky
The RN provides professional nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include performing age-specific assessments, managing intra-procedural care, and coordinating patient education and discharge planning.
“The RN is a nursing professional care provider under the direction of the director or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians orders to plan, provide and direct nursing practice.
Accomplishment of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork.
Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family.
Accountable for leadership of self and others and functions as charge nurse when designated.
Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust).”
Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area.
Schedule may consist of weekends, holidays and shift work.
Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds.
Long periods in a stationary position, moving around the unit, and moving heavy objects are required.
Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault.
Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and radiation.
Must be able to position 50 lbs. independently.
Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other health care providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and Organizational support services.
1 year experience as Registered Nurse. Experience with cardiac patient care preferred.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse. Experience in cardiac patient care is preferred.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
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