Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical at Lifepoint Health

Georgetown, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medication Administration, Specimen Collection, Clinical Treatments, Patient Documentation, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Position Summary Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. Essential Functions * Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments. * Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family. * Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. * Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs. * Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances. * Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients. * Participates in performance improvement and continuing education. * Maintains regular and reliable attendance. * Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials. Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process, including medication administration and clinical treatments. Coordinates care across disciplines and provides essential education to patients and their families.