Pulmonary RN - Weekend Day Shift | 7a–7:30p

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in the Pulmonary department. The role requires an associate degree or higher in nursing, with a BSN to be completed within five years of hire.

Active KY RN license or eligibility is required, plus BLS within 45 days. The RN will implement and monitor patient care plans, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support discharge planning while educating patients and families as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing is required upon hire, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years of employment.
• RN must be licensed in Kentucky or eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and coordinates care across disciplines.
• 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 discharge planning needs with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs duties in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Stress management

General supervision

Clinical skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing or higher

Bachelor's degree in Nursing within 5 years

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in the Pulmonary department. The role requires an associate degree or higher in nursing, with a BSN to be completed within five years of hire.

Active KY RN license or eligibility is required, plus BLS within 45 days. The RN will implement and monitor patient care plans, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support discharge planning while educating patients and families as needed.