Registered Nurse - Observation

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role is in the Observation Medical Care Unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and works 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with one weekend requirement. It is a part-time position at 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period).

The nurse performs patient assessment and care coordination, implements and monitors care plans, communicates changes in patient condition, carries out physician and nursing orders, and supports discharge planning and patient/family education. The role requires critical thinking and decisive judgment, work under general supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

An associate’s degree or higher, or a diploma in nursing, is required upon hire. A bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing is required within five years of employment in the position. No prior work experience is required. A Kentucky-eligible Registered Nurse license is required upon hire, and Basic Life Support certification is required within 45 days of employment.

Requirements

• 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 the position.
• Registered Nurse licensure and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• No experience required.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under general supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinate the work of all disciplines as the primary coordinator for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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