Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PRN)

Centerpoint Health - Winchester; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks an experienced RN for outpatient surgery to provide direct patient care using the nursing process in a fast-paced setting. You will report to the Director of Surgical Services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and supporting patients and families. This role requires flexibility across shifts and units as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current RN license in state of practice; BLS/ACLS/PALS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions including med administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care provided and communicates status to the care team and family.
• Monitors patient condition, coordinating with physicians and staff."
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, nutrition, mobility).
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; maintains attendance.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

RN - Surgery Outpatient Position Summary

Provides direct patient care in the outpatient surgical setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director of Surgical Services.

Essential Functions

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. Documents patient care provided. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patients and families; provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Participates in performance improvement and continuing education. Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed. 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.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, kneeling, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

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; BLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 30 days of hire.

Lifepoint Health

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.