Registered Nurse - Surgery Prep & Recovery

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This per-diem/PRN role is in the Surgery Preparation & Recovery department at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and works as needed.

The nurse performs patient-care functions from problem definition and data collection through interpretation and analysis; implements and monitors care plans; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition; and coordinates care across disciplines. The nurse carries out physician and nursing orders, coordinates discharge planning, and assesses and addresses patient and family learning needs with education tailored to age, culture, and willingness to learn. Duties must be performed in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies and procedures.

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.
• Registered Nurse licensure and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under general supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to 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.
• Coordinate care among disciplines as the primary coordinator for 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.
• 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 the organization's mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adhere to policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree