New RN Graduate
About The Position
Responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to support quality and safety. It includes educating patients and families, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and delegating tasks to support staff. The nurse follows organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices and promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. The position requires an associate’s degree in nursing. A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred. Required credentials include a current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Additional credentials depend on the assigned area and may include CPI, NIH Stroke Scale certification, oncology nursing certifications, NRP, PALS, TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse certification. The stated experience requirement is 0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated according to hours worked. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. The position is full-time with a flex shift. Work is based at 222 Medical Circle in Morehead, Kentucky. Physical demands and workplace exposures include frequent standing or walking with light objects, intermittent lifting and patient handling, repetitive motions, and intermittent exposure to equipment-related injury risks, cuts, punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Occasional exposures include hazardous chemicals and fumes, burns, radiation, loud noises, temperature extremes, job-related travel, and combative or violent people.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- 0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area.
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit do not count.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, and document findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely and monitor their effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families about care, treatment, and identified risks; confirm understanding and document outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
- Document patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes accurately and on time in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Model service excellence and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, and participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Engage in professional development, maintain required licensure and certifications, and complete mandatory competencies and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
