Registered Nurse - Family Medicine Breckenridge

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This role involves implementing and monitoring patient care plans, coordinating with various disciplines for patient care, and educating patients and their families. The nurse must adhere to the Nurse Practice Act and support the organization's mission and values.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire
• 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
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required

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.

Benefits

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree