Night Shift RN — Weekend, Stepdown Care, 0.9 FTE

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY is seeking an RN for the Stepdown Unit night shift. This full-time 0.9 FTE position provides direct patient care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.

The role includes implementing care plans, monitoring patient status, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients and families per age and learning needs, in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse; eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky required on hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification due within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care per established policies and protocols.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and coordinates care with the healthcare team.
• Monitors patient condition, records data and communicates changes to the team.
• Coordinates discharge planning with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families based on age and learning needs; adheres to Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree or higher within 5 years

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY is seeking an RN for the Stepdown Unit night shift. This full-time 0.9 FTE position provides direct patient care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.

The role includes implementing care plans, monitoring patient status, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients and families per age and learning needs, in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.