REGISTERED NURSE-PRN CASUAL

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 AND
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position
• 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 : Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs : Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs : Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs : Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs : Rarely
• Pushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : Frequently
• 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 : Occasionally
• 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.

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