Owensboro Medical Health Systemposted 2 months ago
Owensboro, KY
Hospitals
About the position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.
- Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
- Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position.
- No experience required.
- RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position.
