Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. 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. Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. Promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing
0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address identified needs and goals.
Administers medications and treatments safely, adhering to organizational policies and best practices, and monitors for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Provides patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks, ensuring understanding and documenting outcomes.
Demonstrates knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Models service excellence and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, participating in process improvement initiatives.
Engages in ongoing professional development, maintains required licensure and certifications, and completes mandatory competencies and training.
Performs other duties as assigned.