Registered Nurse - Wound Healing Owensboro

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 the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient 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.
• 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.

• 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
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
  High risk