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UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At UK St. Claire, staff are described as the organization’s greatest asset in its mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. The organization promotes employee growth, safe working conditions, equal compensation, and a nurturing workplace for healthcare professionals. The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety; educates patients and families; coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams; and delegates tasks to support staff. The role follows organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices, and promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This position is in the Surgery department at 222 Medical Circle in Morehead, Kentucky, and is full-time on the day shift. The role requires an associate degree in nursing and 0–2 years of nursing or related experience. A BSN is preferred. 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, while volunteer work and academic-credit internships do not count.

Requirements

Associate 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).
Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted toward experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Depending on assigned area, applicable certifications may include Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse Certified.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Safely administer medications and treatments and monitor their effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Provide patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks, 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 promptly in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Model service excellence and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Maintain required licensure and certifications, engage in professional development, and complete mandatory competencies and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.