Compassionate RN - Patient Care & Team Leadership

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition assistance and professional development support

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Paducah, Kentucky is looking for a dedicated nursing professional to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The ideal candidate will assess patient needs, coordinate care, and implement treatment plans. Applicants should hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and possess a valid state nursing license. Competitive pay, medical benefits, and professional development opportunities are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association preferred.
• Valid nursing license from the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment.
• Evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care and coordinates patient teaching activities.
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.

Skills

Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations

Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences

Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery

Coordination of patient care delivery

Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes

Health teaching and health promotion

Patient advocacy and partnership

Interprofessional collaboration and leadership

Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies

Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence

Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice

Accountability for professional actions

Effective stewardship of available resources

Conflict management and resilience

Authority for delegating activities to others

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare provider located in Paducah, Kentucky is looking for a dedicated nursing professional to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The ideal candidate will assess patient needs, coordinate care, and implement treatment plans. Applicants should hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and possess a valid state nursing license. Competitive pay, medical benefits, and professional development opportunities are part of the offer.