REGISTERED NURSE – MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – CRITICAL CARE UNIT – OH MUHLENBERG COMM HOSPITAL

Job Overview

Summary

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.

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.

Organizational Responsibilities

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization’s core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) required. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position. Certified as an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 1 year of employment within this position.

Work Experience

No experience required.

Skills and Attributes

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

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.

Additional Position Related Details

Populations Served

Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.

Physical Requirements

Activity and Frequency:

Bending/Stooping – Frequently

Climbing – Occasionally

Keyboard Data Entry – Frequently

Kneeling – Occasionally

Lifting/Moving Patients – Frequently

Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) – 0-25 lbs – Frequently

Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) – 25-75 lbs – Rarely

Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) – over 75 lbs – Rarely

Pushing/Pulling – 0-25 lbs – Frequently

Pushing/Pulling – 25-75 lbs – Frequently

Pushing/Pulling – over 75 lbs – Frequently

Reaching – Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements – Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements – Frequently

Running – Occasionally

Sitting – Occasionally

Squatting – Frequently

Standing – Frequently

Walking – Frequently

Audible Speech – Frequently

Hearing Acuity – Frequently

Smelling Acuity – Occasionally

Taste Discrimination – Never

Vision: Depth Perception – Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color – Frequently

Vision: Seeing – Far – Frequently

Vision: Seeing – Near – Frequently

Exposures

Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Work Hours:
7p-7a

FTE:
.9 (72 hrs/biweekly)