Registered Nurse - Stepdown - Weekend Option

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, 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 position is in the Stepdown Unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and is a full-time, 0.9 FTE role scheduled for 72 hours per pay period, with weekend work required every weekend and hours of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

The nurse works under general supervision, applying advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. The role requires critical thinking and decisive judgment, including the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

The position requires an associate degree or higher or a diploma in nursing upon hire, with a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing required within five years of employment in this position. A Kentucky RN license and BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider are also required within the stated timeframes.

Requirements

• Associate 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.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• No work experience required.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands described for clinical hospital work, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

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 to support 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; follows organizational policies and procedures; and performs tasks and behaves 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