Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical-Surgical unit to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with the care team to implement plans, administer medications, collect specimens, and support patients and families.

The role requires an RN license with BCLS; ACLS/PALS are preferred. The position emphasizes education, patient advocacy, performance improvement, and reliable attendance within a community-based care network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition; communicates with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Communication

Documentation

Education for patient/family

Team coordination

Performance improvement

Reliability & attendance

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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.