Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health • Mayfield, KY

9h

About The Position

At Jackson Purchase Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here,
you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse
(RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making
communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.

The Emergency Room (ER) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of
teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care
to critically ill patients. This is a 14-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.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient
journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to
directly impact patient wellbeing. The RN demonstrates professional development
and clinical competency; utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan,
implement, and evaluate patient care.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience is strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
• Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months 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

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's illness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree