Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
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Location:
Morehead, KY
Work Type:
Per Diem (PRN), Days, M-F 8-5
Posted: 11/26/2025
The Registered Nurse collects and analyzes patient data, formulates care plans, determines progress toward attaining outcomes, coordinates care delivery, promotes a safe practice environment, and advocates mutual respect with patients, families, employees, and other healthcare providers. The Registered Nurse promotes health and human functioning, prevents illness and injury, facilitates healing, and alleviates suffering through a compassionate presence.
Duties/Responsibilities- Performs nursing skills and procedures according to established criteria of competent practice as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Utilizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based practices.
- Provides appropriate age and developmental care in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care that preserves and respects patients' and families' privacy, confidentiality, and diversity.
- Maintains a safe environment, including properly using and storing equipment and ensuring a hazard-free patient area.
- Maintains thorough documentation for maintaining patient safety, effective communication, and meeting legal and regulatory standards.
- Delegates tasks appropriately to other personnel.
- Assesses learning needs and provides tailored education to the patient/family regarding care, treatment, and potential risks relevant to the patient. Ensures a comprehensive understanding and documents accordingly.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
ExperiencePrevious acute care nursing experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification- Valid Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of the hire date required.
- Additional certification requirements are dependent on the assigned department and outlined in the Health Care Professional Certification Requirement policy.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors.
Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.
The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
level
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Health Care Provider
- Hospitals and Health Care
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