Registered Nurse - Surgical Care

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Surgical Care department. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, coordinate multi-disciplinary care, and carry out physician orders while communicating patient status to the team.

The role requires an RN license in Kentucky, an associate degree or diploma in nursing at hire, and a bachelor’s degree within five years. BLS certification is required within 45 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing required at hire; bachelor's degree within 5 years of employment.
• Active Kentucky RN license upon hire; BLS certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with decisive action and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Coordinates care as primary liaison among disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders; communicates patient condition to team.
• Assesses discharge planning needs with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Educates patient/family based on age, culture, and readiness to learn.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Communication skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree within 5 years

Tools

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Weekend Requirements: One | Work Hours: 7a-7p | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Surgical CareJob Summary:Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.Job Responsibilities:Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation and analysis,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 ExperienceNo experience requiredEducationAssociate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire ANDBachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this positionAdditional Education InformationNoneLicensure/Certification/RegistrationRN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire ANDBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this positionOrganizational 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: (Clinical - Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High riskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - 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.