Ephraim McDowell Health·Danville, Kentucky
The RN provides professional nursing care for nursery, NICU, and postpartum patients following physician orders and nursing standards. They are responsible for patient- and family-centered care and may function as a charge nurse to lead others.
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)." Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort: 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 of standing, walking, stooping heavy lifting and bending are required.
Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault.
Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and antineoplastic agents.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently.
Contact with Others: Patient, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff and Organizational support services.
Qualifications: Prefer 1 year experience as Nursery/NICU/Postpartum RN
Candidates should preferably have 1 year of experience as a Nursery/NICU/Postpartum RN. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and the capacity to work weekends and holidays.
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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