Registered Nurse - Infusion

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization's established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role works under general supervision and applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. The nurse supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and follows organizational policies and procedures while working in a manner consistent with compliance, safety, and high reliability.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Associate's degree or higher, or Diploma in Nursing, required upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
• Registered Nurse license and eligibility to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adheres to organizational policies and procedures and acts consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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