Registered Nurse- Pre/PACU

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. The nurse 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. The role adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices, and promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This position is in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Depending on assigned area: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale certification, an oncology nursing certification (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, or OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Administer medications and treatments safely, following organizational policies and best practices, and monitor their effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Provide patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks; ensure understanding and document outcomes.
Apply knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
Document patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Model service excellence and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues in a respectful and supportive environment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Engage in ongoing professional development, maintain required licensure and certifications, and complete mandatory competencies and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.