Registered Nurse - Orthopedics Owensboro

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

19h

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization's established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role is in the Orthopedics Owensboro department of Owensboro Health Medical Group and works under general supervision. The nurse applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization, uses critical thinking and decisive judgment, and takes appropriate action in a stressful environment.

The position is full time at 1.0 FTE, with 40 work hours stated and 80 hours per pay period. No prior work experience is required. An associate's degree or higher, or a diploma in nursing, is required upon hire. 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 in this position.

The position supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and follows organizational policies and procedures while working in a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. Physical demands are described for a clinical office/clinic setting. Hazardous drug risk exposure is rated high.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher, or diploma in nursing, required upon hire.
• Registered Nurse licensure and eligibility to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment in this position.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under general supervision, in a stressful environment, and take appropriate action.
• Advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follows organizational policies and procedures and acts consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree