Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Manager
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Hazard, KY, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- Maintains all required nursing certifications and licenses.
- A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
- An Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
- Ability to provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with established standards of practice.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple patient care responsibilities.
- Knowledge of nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices.
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic health record systems.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient assessments; formulate, implement, evaluate, and adjust plans of care using critical thinking skills.
- Perform nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with accepted registered-nursing standards of practice.
- Provide care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion using the Teach Back methodology.
- Administer medication, intravenous therapy, and treatment as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Supervise, delegate, and follow through with other personnel performing activities related to nursing care.
- Mentor and precept students and orient new staff as assigned.
- Report pertinent information through the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator.
- Participate on teams, committees, and performance-improvement initiatives.
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
- Participate in discharge planning and transition of care and define patient needs.
- Serve as a patient advocate and timely escalate patient-related concerns.
- Document pertinent findings in the medical record in a timely manner.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and function as an active team member.
- Assume responsibility for personnel professional development.
- Use effective communication and active listening while maintaining a compassionate and empathetic approach.
- Practice Hands Off communication using SBAR and perform bedside shift reporting using SBAR unless contradicted.
- Function as a positive influence and role model and adhere to the professional code of conduct.
- Respect patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Perform other assigned job duties.
Desired Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
About the company
Appalachian Regional Healthcare operates 14 nonprofit hospitals across Kentucky and West Virginia, serving rural Central Appalachia. It offers primary and specialty care, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and behavioral health, plus home health, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services through over 1,300 providers. What sets ARH apart is its position as one of the region's largest employers, focused on medically underserved communities. The goal is to improve health and promote well-being for the people of Central Appalachia.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$3.7M
Headquarters
Barbourville, Kentucky
Founded
1955
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Valley College and UPIKE scholarships deepen ARH’s workforce pipeline.
- May 2026 Middlesboro's $54 million cancer and ambulatory center expands higher-margin specialty care.
- September 2026 ARH Institute and CEO appointments signal tighter leadership and retention controls.
What critics are saying
- Pike County's April 2026 suit seeks $3 million, exposing weak collections.
- Harlan ARH ended labor and delivery in February 2025, shrinking trust and volume.
- If ARH cannot staff rural hospitals, competitors and closures will hollow its network.
What makes Appalachian Regional Healthcare unique
- ARH runs 14 hospitals serving 500,000 Central Appalachia residents from local communities.
- ARH pairs hospitals, residency training, and employee scholarships to lock regional talent.
- ARH’s rural model keeps specialty care, LTACHs, and education near home.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget