RN - Medical-Surgical Detox Care

Lifepoint Health; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical unit to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. You will report to the Director or Manager of the Department and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Required education includes an Associate's Degree in Nursing with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. Licensure as an RN is mandatory, with BCLS; ACLS/PALS and Handle with Care preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines (transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs).
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical unit to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. You will report to the Director or Manager of the Department and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Required education includes an Associate's Degree in Nursing with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. Licensure as an RN is mandatory, with BCLS; ACLS/PALS and Handle with Care preferred.