Registered Nurse - Weekend Option - Pulmonary Medical

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The position is in the Pulmonary Medical Unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and is designated as a weekend option role, with weekend requirements listed as “Every.” The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with 36 work hours listed.

The nurse works under general supervision, applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization, and must use critical thinking and decisive judgment in a stressful environment. The role also requires performing duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and supporting Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, policies, compliance, safety, and high-reliability practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Works under general supervision.
• Applies 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 the 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.
• 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 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