Registered Nurse - Surgical Orthopedics & Neurology
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The role is in Surgical Orthopedics & Neurology at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and requires applying advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. The nurse works under general supervision and must use critical thinking and decisive judgment in a stressful environment. The position is full time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with work hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and one weekend requirement. An associate degree or higher or a diploma in nursing is required upon hire. A bachelor's degree or higher in nursing is required within five years of employment in this position. An active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Kentucky is required upon hire, and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required within 45 days of employment. No prior work experience is required.
Requirements
- No work experience required.
- Associate degree or higher or diploma in nursing required upon hire.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
- Registered Nurse license 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.
- 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 of all disciplines for 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.
- Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
- Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follows organizational policies and procedures and acts consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
