Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Full Time)

St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Claire Regional Med Center in Morehead, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med/Surg. You will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across clinical settings, assess and plan care, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and preferably BSN, with 0-2 years of nursing experience. You will educate patients and families, document care, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with current CPR/BLS
• ACLS and other certifications listed by unit requirements
• 0–2 years of nursing experience preferred or equivalent
• BSN preferred per job posting

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across clinical settings
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments safely per policy
• Educate patients and families and document outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality and safety
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and mandatory competencies

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Education to patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Full Time)Apply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: St. Claire Regional Med Center: Full time: Posted Today: R-000003798At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryResponsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety. Educates patients and families, coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams, and delegates tasks to support staff. Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. Promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. ## Essential Functions• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address identified needs and goals.• Administers medications and treatments safely, adhering to organizational policies and best practices, and monitors for effectiveness and adverse reactions.• Provides patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks, ensuring understanding and documenting outcomes.• Demonstrates knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.• Models service excellence and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, participating in process improvement initiatives.• Engages in ongoing professional development, maintains required licensure and certifications, and completes mandatory competencies and training.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementAssociate’s degree in nursingBachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred ## Experience Requirement0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.All experience must be paid and in the same related field.Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & LicensuresCurrent and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),Based on assigned area: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, Mental Health Nurse Certified ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, radiation, loud noises, temperature extremes, job-related travel, and combative or violent people. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:3rd North**Shift**:Night (United States of America)**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:222 Medical Circle**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky