Registered Nurse - Integrated Care

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in accordance with organization policies and protocols. The role requires coordination of care across disciplines, timely communication of patient status, and adherence to the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications include an RN license in Kentucky, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within specified timeframes. A two-tier education path is acceptable with ongoing degree advancement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in nursing is required at hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care per established policies and procedures.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition; coordinates care with the team.
• Acts as primary coordinator for well-coordinated patient care across disciplines.
• Notes and follows physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses discharge planning needs with patient/family and team.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Stress tolerance

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing within 5 years

Job description

Weekend Requirements: One | Work Hours: 7:00A - 7:30P | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: Integrated Care Unit

Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation and analysis, Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• 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 patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Work Experience

No experience required

Education

• Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position

Additional Education Information

None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 12 months of employment in this position
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 12 months 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

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

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.