Registered Nurse- Days

Wellpath•Burgin, KY

6h•$42 - $47

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of Charge Nurse(s), the RN provides patient education and activities in accordance with their competencies and education. The role calls for excellent communication and critical thinking to support optimal patient outcomes. The RN helps assess and plan individual treatment programs, implements medical plans, administers medications, obtains diagnostic tests, and assists with medical or minor surgical procedures as needed. The position also includes counting controlled substances, documenting nursing encounters using SOAP charting, communicating relevant information to nursing and other healthcare staff, and attending required meetings and training.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
Be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of clinic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing and planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse(s) and other staff as necessary.
Implement medical plans by administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and assisting with medical or minor surgical procedures as needed.
Count controlled substances and carry out clinical and technical aspects of care according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Document nursing encounters using SOAP charting as required by policy.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and training.
Communicate information to nursing staff, physicians, health care unit supervisory personnel, and other staff as necessary.
Provide patient education and activities in accordance with competencies and education.