Registered Nurse- Medical Unit

Job Description - Registered Nurse
- Medical Unit )

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current KY Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Maintains professional requirements set forth by the KY Board of Nursing.
• A minimum of 6 months experience or BSN preferred.

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic nursing skills.

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Candidate must have a positive attitude, take the initiative, be a team player, and possess good communication skills.