Registered Nurse - Stepdown - Weekend Option
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. This full-time, 0.9 FTE position is in the Stepdown Unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and works the weekend option on a 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. schedule. Weekend work is required every weekend. The position requires an associate’s degree or higher or a diploma in nursing upon hire, and a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing within five years of employment. No prior experience is required. The employee must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky upon hire, and must obtain Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 45 days of employment. The position operates under general supervision and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to act appropriately in a stressful environment, and advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. Employees are expected to support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. The description outlines the general nature and level of work and may be changed; duties may vary by department and other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- No work experience required.
- Associate’s degree or higher, or a diploma in nursing, required upon hire.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
- Registered Nurse licensure and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work under general supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- More advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
Responsibilities
- Perform functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
- Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adhere to organizational policies and procedures; and behave consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
