Registered Nurse - Podiatry Owensboro

Entity:
Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department:
Podiatry Owensboro |

Work Hours:

40 | Weekend Requirements: N/A | 1.0 FTE

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.

• Education
  :
  Associate’s degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration
  :
  • 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.