Registered Nurse - Rural Health Muhlenberg

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Powderly (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the Rural Health department. The role requires adherence to established policies and provides a framework for safe, effective care delivery.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, monitoring patient status, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days of employment.
• Associate's degree or higher in nursing or diploma required at hire.
• Must meet Nurse Practice Act requirements and be eligible to practice in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to care team.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines for well-coordinated outcomes.
• Executes physician and nursing orders with accuracy.
• Assists with discharge planning and patient/family education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Weekend Requirements: N/A

Work Hours: 7:30am-5pm

Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)

Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

Department: Rural Health

Job Summary: Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment

Works under general supervision

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization

Position Requirements

Work Experience: No experience required

Education: Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire

Additional Education: None

Licensure/Certification/Registration: RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.

Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High risk

Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service

About Owensboro Health

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

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