Registered Nurse - Pulmonology Leitchfield

Job Summary

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

• 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.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Work Experience:

No experience required.

Education:

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

Additional Education Information:
None.

• RN
  - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS
  - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position.

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

High risk