The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned patient, regardless of age from infancy through geriatric care. The nurse is responsible for care consistent with Kentucky nursing laws and organizational policies and procedures. The role promotes positive patient outcomes and quality patient care, and supports change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils while contributing to a healthy professional practice environment. Using national professional nursing standards as guidelines, the Registered Nurse applies critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and appropriate nursing judgment. The nurse collaborates with the inter-professional team to enhance patient outcomes and serves as a role model through continuous professional development and lifelong learning. The nursing process is the framework for providing care. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Every third weekend and support shifts are required. Experienced candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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