Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PRN)

Lifepoint Health•Winchester, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the outpatient surgical setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director of Surgical Services. Patient populations served include Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, and Older Adult. Access to Protected Health Information includes Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, and Complete Medical Record. Potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens. Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, kneeling, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
Current RN license in state of practice
BLS required within 30 days of hire
ACLS required within 30 days of hire
PALS required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Documents patient care provided.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patients and families; provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.