Registered Nurse - Onsite Virtual Nurse - Virtual Care - Weekend Option

Registered Nurse

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job 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 a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Works under general supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization

Position Requirements:

Work Experience:

• No experience required

Education:

• Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire AND
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Owensboro Health Core Commitments:

Integrity - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

Respect - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

Teamwork - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

Innovation - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

Service - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

Excellence - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.