Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Centerpoint Health - Georgetown; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Georgetown is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical-Surgical unit to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessment, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe transitions.

The role requires an active RN license in Kentucky, an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), and BCLS certification with ACLS/PALS as desirable enhancements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Nursing process

Medication admin

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical‑Surgical

Position Summary: Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• License: Current RN license in state of practice.
• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.