Registered Nurse - Transitional Care

Owensboro Health • Greenville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The role is in Transitional Care at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, works 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is part-time at 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period). No experience is required. An associate’s degree or higher, or a diploma in nursing, is required upon hire; a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing must be earned within five years of employment in this position. The employee must be licensed as a registered nurse and eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky upon hire, and must obtain Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 45 days of employment.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under general supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. It applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying loads up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, repetitive hand and arm movements, keyboard data entry, and frequent vision tasks. Hazardous drug risk exposure is high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Associate’s 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 the State of 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.
• Applies more 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 members.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the organization’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adheres to organizational policies and procedures; and works consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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