Registered Nurse - Integrated Care

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This per diem/PRN role is in the Integrated Care Unit at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. Work hours are PRN, and weekend work may be needed. The position works under general supervision and applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. The nurse must exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

The role 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 in this position. A Kentucky-eligible Registered Nurse license is required upon hire. Basic Life Support certification is required within 45 days; ACLS or ALS and PALS certifications are required within 12 months.

The position supports Owensboro Health's mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and follows organizational policies and procedures while acting consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

Requirements

• No prior work experience is required.
• Associate's degree or higher or diploma in Nursing required upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or ALS certification through the American Red Cross required within 12 months of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under general supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

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.
• Coordinates the work of all disciplines as the primary coordinator 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.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures and supports a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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