Registered Nurse Progressive Care

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital • Full-time • US, KY, Somerset, 42503, KY, United States • 23h ago

PCU 2

Full Time

Nights

Commitment Bonus: $20,000 (nights)

This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments.

Reports to: Department Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

License: Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate orbachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire;

Required Skills
Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs
Critical thinking
Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus

Essential Functions
Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients
Develops individual nursing care plans
Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed
Evaluates patient care outcomes
Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees
Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition. Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.

Nonessential Functions
Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
Assists in the orientation of new employees
Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations
Participates in performance/process improvement activities.

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