Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialists Muhlenberg

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire


• No experience required


• 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

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.


• Works under minimal supervision.


• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


• Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently


• Walking: Frequently


• Sitting: Occasionally


• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely


• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely


• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely


• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely


• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely


• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely


• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently


• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally


• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally


• Climbing: Occasionally


• Bending/Stooping: Frequently


• Kneeling: Occasionally


• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally


• Reaching: Frequently


• Talking: Frequently


• Hearing: Frequently


• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely


• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently


• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently


• Running: Rarely


• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently


• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently


• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently


• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

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.