Registered Nurse - Phone Triage - Pediatrics Owensboro

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

Work Hours:

M-F 8am - 5pm | Weekend Requirements: N/A | 1.0 FTE

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

• Implies 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.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • RN – Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
  • BLS – Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment.

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.

Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting (0-75 lbs), carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, talking, hearing, repetitive foot/hand movements, keyboard data entry and running. Hazardous drug risk exposure: high risk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Integrity – conduct with responsibility, reliability and honesty.
• Respect – value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member.
• Teamwork – build connectivity and fellowship, collaborate to overcome obstacles and celebrate accomplishments.
• Innovation – foster original ideas that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• Service – focus on service to patients and team members, anticipate needs and improve quality.
• Excellence – exceed basic expectations and provide outstanding service.

The job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.