Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role applies advanced skills and knowledge in critical care and works under general supervision. The nurse must be able to work in a stressful environment and exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment.

This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position (72 hours per pay period) in the Critical Care Unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including every fourth Friday and Saturday; additional weekend work is required as needed.

Applicants must have an associate’s degree or higher or a diploma in nursing upon hire, and must earn a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing within five years of employment in this position. A Kentucky-eligible Registered Nurse license is required upon hire. BLS certification is required within 45 days of employment, and ACLS certification is required within 12 months.

The position supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and requires adherence to organizational policies and a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, repetitive hand and arm movements, and keyboard data entry. Exposure to hazardous drugs is high risk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• No prior work experience is required.
• 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 the State of Kentucky upon hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• ACLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• 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 among 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 members.
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adheres to 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