RN, Clinical Staff Nurse
About The Position
The registered nurse delivers professional nursing care to assigned patients through assessment, implementation, coordination, teaching, consultation, and evaluation of patient care. The nurse enhances the quality and professionalism of nursing practice, develops knowledge and competency, and participates in shared decision-making. During the assigned shift, the nurse coordinates and completes work assignments for LPNs, surgical technicians, nurse assistants, and/or unit clerks. The role provides safe, high-quality, individualized patient care using knowledge, experience, and situational awareness. It involves developing holistic plans of care in collaboration with peers and providers, delegating within legal and policy requirements, recognizing when further intervention is needed, and building caregiver-patient relationships based on trust, respect, compassion, and communication.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of nursing.
- Kentucky RN license, or an RN license in a state recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act, effective June 1, 2007.
Nice To Haves
- Previous RN experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver professional nursing care to assigned patients, including assessment, implementation, coordination, teaching, consultation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate and complete shift work assignments for LPNs, surgical technicians, nurse assistants, and/or unit clerks.
- Provide safe, high-quality, individualized patient care.
- Assess, interpret, and analyze patient information using critical thinking to develop holistic plans of care in collaboration with peers and providers.
- Delegate in accordance with applicable legal and policy parameters.
- Recognize when further intervention is needed and escalate appropriately.
- Pursue continued professional growth and education reflecting current nursing practice.
- Establish caregiver-patient relationships based on mutual trust, respect, compassion, and communication to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Enhance the quality and professionalism of nursing practice and participate in shared decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
