Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Associates Clinic

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated RN to deliver exceptional patient care using the nursing process. This role involves direct patient interactions, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will possess critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team where your contributions will enhance patient well-being and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about nursing and patient advocacy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required for Kentucky or compact multistate license.
• Must have critical thinking and decisive judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and document patient care given.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to care team and family.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and education.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

RN-Clinic
RN provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Supervisor

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

License: Current RN to practice in the state of Kentucky or a current compact multistate license.

Certifications: BCLS

Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.
2. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
3. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
4. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
5. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
6. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.