Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Requirements
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization
Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire AND 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 AND 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