Registered Nurse - Integrated Care
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization, works under general supervision, and requires critical thinking and decisive judgment, including the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. The position is in the Integrated Care Unit at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center and is full-time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with work hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and one weekend requirement. The position requires an associate’s degree or higher, or a diploma in nursing, upon hire, and a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing within five years of employment in this position. Candidates must be licensed as a registered nurse and eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky upon hire. Basic Life Support certification is required within 45 days; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Advanced Life Support certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification are required within 12 months. The role supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and follows organizational policies and procedures while promoting compliance, safety, and a high-reliability culture. This description outlines the general nature and level of the work; duties may vary by department, and additional related duties may be assigned. The organization may change the description, and the position remains at-will.
Requirements
- No prior work experience is required.
- 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 this position.
- Registered Nurse license and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support through the American Heart Association or Advanced Life Support through the American Red Cross required within 12 months of employment.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 12 months of employment.
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Must apply 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.
- Serve as the primary coordinator of disciplines involved in 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 Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests.
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
