RN: Care Coordinator for Rural Health

Owensboro Health; Powderly (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse for full-time day shift responsibilities. You will provide direct nursing care per policies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure well-coordinated patient care.

Key requirements include RN licensure in Kentucky, BLS within 45 days, and an Associate’s degree or higher in nursing. This role supports the hospital’s core commitments and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

General supervision

Stress management

Advanced nursing skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse for full-time day shift responsibilities. You will provide direct nursing care per policies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure well-coordinated patient care.

Key requirements include RN licensure in Kentucky, BLS within 45 days, and an Associate’s degree or higher in nursing. This role supports the hospital’s core commitments and patient safety standards.