Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Full Time)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety; educates patients and families; coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams; and delegates tasks to support staff. The role requires adherence to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices, while promoting collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. The position is in the 3rd North department at UK St. Claire, located at 222 Medical Circle in Morehead, Kentucky. It is a full-time night-shift position.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- 0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area.
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- All experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certifications based on assigned area: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse Certified.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely, monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions, and follow organizational policies and best practices.
- Provide patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks, and document outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
- Document patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes accurately and on time in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Model service excellence and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, and participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, maintain required licensure and certifications, and complete mandatory competencies and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
