Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Night Shift 0.9 FTE

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care per hospital policies and protocols. The role emphasizes coordination among care teams and adherence to the Nurse Practice Act.

The RN will implement care plans, monitor patient conditions, and support discharge planning and patient education. Kentucky RN licensure and BLS certification are required, with a Bachelor's degree to be completed within five years.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in nursing is required at hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be completed within 5 years.
• Current RN license in Kentucky required upon hire; BLS within 45 days of employment.
• BLS certification is required within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and team.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Under pressure

Advanced nursing skills

Education

Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or higher

Bachelor's degree in Nursing within 5 years

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care per hospital policies and protocols. The role emphasizes coordination among care teams and adherence to the Nurse Practice Act.

The RN will implement care plans, monitor patient conditions, and support discharge planning and patient education. Kentucky RN licensure and BLS certification are required, with a Bachelor's degree to be completed within five years.