Registered Nurse (RN) - Renal Vascular - 3rd Floor - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med-Surg unit at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. The role centers on delivering high-quality patient care, leading care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in nursing, has at least one year of RN experience, and maintains current RN licensure. BLS is preferred; ACLS is acceptable if not yet obtained.

Qualifications

• Current state RN licensure is required.
• One year of RN experience is required.
• BLS preferred; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collect vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Administer medications safely according to policy.
• Develop and update patient care plans.
• Provide care for medical and surgical patients.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – Lourdes Hospital

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition
• Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Work Experience:

• One year of RN experience (required)
• Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.