Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Observation Unit in Florence, Kentucky. The nurse provides and is accountable for evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance with ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes, appropriately delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed care team members, and treats patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Hold a nursing license valid in the state where the work is performed.
- If eligible, hold a Compact (multi-state) license in the primary state of residence.
- Meet contact-hour requirements for licensure, including state-required courses.
- Have an educational focus that supports practice in the assigned clinical area.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, and policies.
- Be competent in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
- Be competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
- Successfully complete preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
- Be able to critically think and problem-solve in routine and emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.
- Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy toward patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
