Registered Nurse - Patient Care & Care Coordination

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off and disability benefits

Tuition assistance and professional CE

Competitive pay and incentives

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a registered nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process, from data collection to evaluation of outcomes. The role coordinates teaching and care across hospital departments with a focus on safety and quality improvement.

The position requires current state licensure and nursing education credentials; BLS is preferred. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication are essential to support patient outcomes and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Requires nursing licensure in the state of practice
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement and leadership roles
• Associate or Diploma in Nursing required for entry
• Exposure to quality improvement and patient safety practices beneficial

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using nursing process and coordinate plan of care
• Administer medications safely
• Coordinate care with health team members and patient teaching
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement
• Incorporate professional practice model into care delivery

Skills

Knowledge of contemporary nursing

Nursing judgment and science

Nursing process application

Patient care coordination

Health teaching & promotion

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Office/clinical technologies

Compassionate care approach

Quality improvement & evidence-based

Resource stewardship

Conflict management

Delegation in practice

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a registered nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process, from data collection to evaluation of outcomes. The role coordinates teaching and care across hospital departments with a focus on safety and quality improvement.

The position requires current state licensure and nursing education credentials; BLS is preferred. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication are essential to support patient outcomes and care continuity.