RN, Home Health

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY seeks a registered nurse to deliver professional nursing care, including assessment, implementation, coordination, teaching, consulting and evaluation of patient care.

The role emphasizes quality, professionalism, and participation in shared decision making. Kentucky RN licensure, a valid driver's license, and annual driving record checks are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• Kentucky RN license is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Motor vehicle record check is required annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, high-quality, individualized nursing care for assigned patients.
• Uses critical thinking to assess, interpret, and plan patient care with the care team.
• Delegates within legal and policy parameters and escalates when needed.
• Pursues lifelong learning to maintain competence and knowledge of current nursing practice.
• Establishes a caregiver-patient relationship built on trust, respect, and open communication.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care to assigned patients to include assessment, implementation, coordination, teaching, consulting and evaluation of patient care. Enhances quality and professionalism of nursing practice, attains knowledge and competency, and participates in shared decision making.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous RN experience preferred.

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing required.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

Kentucky RN license (OR) RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007.

Valid driver’s license required.

Motor vehicle record check required and will be performed annually.

Personal vehicle is routinely used for company business, home visits or required for the position. The employee is responsible to maintain KY minimum limit of insurance coverage on the personal vehicle and maintain the vehicle in good operating condition.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Utilizes a combination of knowledge, experience and situational awareness to provide safe, high quality, individualized care to patients.
• Applies critical thinking skills to the assessment, interpretation, and analysis of each patient’s information to design a complete, holistic plan of care in collaboration with peers and providers.
• Delegates in accordance with applicable legal and policy parameters. Recognizes when there is a need for further intervention and escalates appropriately.
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning for continued professional growth and education that reflects competence, knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice.
• Establishes a caregiver-patient relationship that is built on mutual trust, respect, compassion and communication to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.