Graduate Nurse

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health System invites applications for a 0.9 FTE position providing direct patient care under supervision of a nurse in a hospital setting. You will collaborate with the care team to support patient safety and comfort.

Key duties include greeting patients, orienting them to rooms and routines, documenting progress, and assisting with personal care per policy. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma (GED preferred) and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and orient new patients to the hospital.
• Orient patient to room and unit routines.
• Support patient engagement during handoff.
• Document patient progress accurately and timely.
• Assist nursing staff with personal care per policy.
• Report abnormal findings to the nurse.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Entity: Owensboro Health System | Department: HR Recruitment | Work Hours: Variable | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 0.9 FTE Job Summary: Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Works collaboratively with the care team.

Job Responsibilities

• Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment.
• Orients patient to room and unit routines.
• Fosters patient engagement by involving the patient and/or significant others in handoff.
• Creates positive patient experience by focusing on what matters most to the patient and visitor/s.
• Proactively meets patient needs and assures a safe environment through intentional rounding.
• Provides ongoing communication through regular updates to the patient-room care board.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by mindfully integrating Error Prevention tools into daily routines.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.
• Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.
• Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age‑specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
• Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.
• Reports abnormal findings.
• May monitor tube system and handle medication in accordance with medication safe handling practice.
• May update diet orders and verifies tray deliveries meet diet requirements.
• May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in electronic medial record (EMR), assembling paper‑lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.
• May arrange for patient transport services.
• May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.
• May enter staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verify staff have logged in and out of the system.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience No experience required
• Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
• Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at‑will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital) Standing: 75% Walking: 75% Sitting: 50 Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75% Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25% Lifting over 75 lbs: 25% Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75% Carrying 2575 lbs: 25% Carrying over 75 lbs: 25% Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75% Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75% Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75% Climbing: 50% Bending/Stooping: 75% Kneeling: 50% Crouching/Crawling: 50% Reaching: 75% Talking: 75% Hearing: 75% Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25% Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75% Keyboard Data Entry: 75% Running: 50% Vision: Depth Perception: 75% Vision: Distinguish Color: 75% Vision: Seeing Far: 75% Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Other Information

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

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