Registered Nurse - Transitional Care

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Transitional Care | Work Hours: 7p-7a | Weekend Requirements: One | 0.9 FTE Job Summary Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Responsibilities Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis. Implies 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 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; Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment. Licensure/Certification/Registration: RN - licensed as a Registered Nurse, eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky; BLS - certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider within 45 days of employment. Physical Demands Standing 75%, walking 75%, sitting 50%, lifting 0‑25lbs 75%, lifting 25‑75lbs 25%, lifting over 75lbs 25%, carrying 0‑25lbs 75%, carrying 25‑75lbs 25%, carrying over 75lbs 25%, pushing/pulling 0‑25lbs 75%, pushing/pulling 25‑75lbs 75%, pushing/pulling over 75lbs 75%, climbing 50%, bending/stooping 75%, kneeling 50%, crouching/crawling 50%, reaching 75%, talking 75%, hearing 75%, repetitive foot/leg movements 25%, repetitive hand/arm movements 75%, keyboard data entry 75%, running 50%, vision: depth perception 75%, distinguish color 75%, seeing far 75%, seeing near 75%. #J-18808-Ljbffr