Registered Nurse - Surgery Pediatrics

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This role is in the Surgery Pediatrics department at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and works 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend work as needed. The position is full time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period).

The nurse applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization, works under general supervision, and must use critical thinking and decisive judgment in a stressful environment. The position requires adherence to the Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies, supporting Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, compliance, safety, and high-reliability culture.

Requirements

• No work experience 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.
• 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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Works under general supervision and 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 of 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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