RN Ortho
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality, individualized care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. You will make critical assessments, perform skilled procedures, implement patient care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes. The role requires strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, a patient-first mindset, and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment. The RN assesses and monitors patients, identifies changes in symptoms, health, or pain, and takes appropriate action. The nurse responds to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; prioritizes care based on assessed needs; and anticipates personnel, supplies, and equipment required. The RN works collaboratively with providers, administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments, and educates patients and families.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing upon hire.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. New-hire RNs have two years from hire to enroll in a BSN program, which must be completed within five years of hire.
- Registered Nurse license in Kentucky upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor patients, including triage; detect changes in symptoms, health, or pain; and take appropriate action.
- Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Prioritize the plan of care based on assessed needs and anticipate the personnel, supplies, and equipment required.
- Collaborate with providers to deliver exceptional care.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Provide patient and family education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
