Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Observation unit at its hospital in Florence, Kentucky. The licensed registered 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 works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members. The role calls for treating patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy, regardless of cultural background. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- If eligible, hold a Compact (multi-state) license in the primary state of residence.
- Be licensed to practice nursing in the state where the work is performed.
- Meet contact-hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
- Education focus that promotes the ability to practice in the assigned clinical area.
- Knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies, and mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
- Competence to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
- Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
- Ability 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 care according to established 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
