Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

RemoteWorker US; Science Hill (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgery department to deliver top-level patient care. This full-time position involves working closely with a healthcare team, providing critical patient assessments, and managing patient needs in a fast-paced environment. Challenging yet rewarding, you'll play an essential role in ensuring patient safety and comfort while contributing to innovative care practices.

Benefits

$15,000 commitment incentive bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Kentucky or compact multistate license required.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive patient care including assessment and education.
• Administers medications and assists with procedures.
• Communicates changes in patient’s condition to the healthcare team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Patient Education

Medication Administration

Clinical Assessment

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) in Surgery provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role involves effective communication with healthcare team members, administering medications, assisting physicians with procedures, and educating patients and families on health conditions. The position requires critical thinking, flexibility in stressful environments, and adherence to licensure and certification standards.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Surgery

Full Time

Day s

RN - Surgery

Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, religious/cultural and needs of the patient and family. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team as appropriate about changes in the patient’s condition or response to treatment. Basic PC skills. Able to work on smoke-free campus. Able to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Reports to : Unit Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Education: Associates 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 within 30 days of hire/transfer; ACLS within 90 days of hire/transfer

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.

Minimum Work Experience

1 year of experience in a health care setting is preferred.

On-call per policy

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How You’ll Contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• $15,000 commitment incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities
  
  

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Essential Functions

Performs duties as assigned and requested.

Completes a focused patient assessment with reassessments

Based on patients condition, procedures, medications given and treatments.

Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain

management techniques.

Performs patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and specific needs.

Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and the patient’s clinical condition. Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.

Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes

Patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors.

Educates patient and family on disease process

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly

Educates patient and family on disease process.

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Keywords

Registered Nurse, Surgery, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Critical Thinking, Healthcare Team, Patient Education, Clinical Assessment, BLS, ACLS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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