Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
About The Position
The Med/Surg unit at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing care to patients. This is a 64-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work. The RN - Medical Surgical Unit provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Requirements
- Critical thinking skills
- Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
- Associate's degree required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
- Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.
- New Graduates may work under a KY provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs
- Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients
- Develops individual nursing care plans
- Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed
- Evaluates patient care outcomes
- Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees
- Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
- Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
- Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
- Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
- Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
