Med/Surg Registered Nurse — Compassionate Acute-Care

ScionHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Regional Hospital, part of the ScionHealth network, is seeking an RN – Medical/Surgical to provide safe, compassionate care in an acute hospital setting. The role collaborates with the nursing team, implements care plans, administers medications, and supports discharge planning.

The position requires an Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and current RN licensure, with BLS/ACLS per policy and CPI as needed.

Qualifications

• 6 months Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, CPI per facility policy; RN-BC/CMSRN preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders.
• Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately.
• Provide direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to the care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols.
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Nursing care planning

EMR familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

High-stress performance

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Livingston Regional Hospital, part of the ScionHealth network, is seeking an RN – Medical/Surgical to provide safe, compassionate care in an acute hospital setting. The role collaborates with the nursing team, implements care plans, administers medications, and supports discharge planning.

The position requires an Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and current RN licensure, with BLS/ACLS per policy and CPI as needed.