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Registered Nurse Tier 1 Psych
Appalachian Regional Healthcare · Prestonsburg, KY
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About the Role
Requisition Title
Registered Nurse Tier 1 Psych
2026-39040
Category
Nursing
Job Locations
US-KY-Prestonsburg
Community
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
Posted Date
8/5/2026
Position Type
PRN
Department
Psych Nursing - Unit 1
Facility/Process Level: Location
US-KY-Prestonsburg
Requisition Post Information*: External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information*: External Company URL www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level: Postal Code
41653
Facility/Process Level: Address
500 KY Rt. 321
Responsibilities
- Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
- The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
- Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
- The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
- Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
- Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned
- Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
- Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
- Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
- Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
- Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
- Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
- Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
- Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
- Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
- Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
- Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- Up to 1 year Preferred
- Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills.
- Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
- Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.
- Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
- Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.
- Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients.
- Mastery of digital literacy skills.
- Registered Nurse Required
- BLS upon hire Required
- De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required