Registered Nurse- Pre/PACU

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

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 follows organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices, and promotes collaborative communication to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. This position is in the Surgery department at UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky, and is assigned to the day shift. An associate’s degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The experience requirement is 0–2 years in nursing or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on weekly hours, and volunteer work and academic-credit internships are not counted. A current, active Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required. Additional certifications depend on the assigned area and may include CPI, NIH Stroke Scale, oncology nursing certifications, NRP, PALS, TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse Certified. The position involves regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Other stated demands and exposures include occasional extended sitting at a computer workstation; repetitive motions; intermittent risks of back injury and equipment-related injury; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes, burns, radiation, loud noises, temperature extremes, job-related travel, and combative or violent people.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
All qualifying 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 do not count.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Additional certifications based on assigned area may include Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, 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 Certified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

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 with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Administer medications and treatments safely and monitor their effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Educate patients and families about care, treatment, and identified risks, confirming understanding and documenting 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.
Maintain therapeutic relationships and model service excellence with patients, families, and colleagues.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in process improvement initiatives to support quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
Maintain required licensure and certifications, complete mandatory competencies and training, and engage in ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.