Registered Nurse-Rehabilitation-Weekend Option

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

Requirements

• No experience required
• 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
• 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

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees