Registered Nurse - Integrated Care

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

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About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The role is in the Integrated Care Unit at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center and works under general supervision. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action, and advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

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 license and eligibility to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association or Advanced Life Support (ALS) through the American Red Cross required within 12 months of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• 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.
• Serves as a 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 patient and family learning needs 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; adheres to 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