RN - Med/Surg Nights

Company: Georgetown Community Hospital
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Ask About Our Sign-On Bonus!Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationAssociate's Degree Nursing (ADN): Required and validated by the presence of an active KY RN licenseBachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN): PreferredRequired SkillsLicenses: Registered Nurse, KYCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire.Minimal completion of Level One on the Clinical Ladder Program annually for Full-time nurses. If not completed, employee forfeits the annual evaluation pay increase and possible termination.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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