Registered Nurse, (RN) Outpatient Services

Lifepoint Health • Mayfield, KY

15h

About The Position

The Surgery unit 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 5-bed unit that ensures patients receive
optimal medical attention and support. Our same day surgery unit has 19 beds.

The RN – Surgery provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing
process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 30 days of hire
• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.

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.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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.
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree