RN – Med/Surg
Mayfield, KY
$56,000 - $78,000
Job Description
· Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
· Documents patient care given.
· Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
· Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
· Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
· Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
· Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Requirements
· A valid and current KY RN license OR compact State License
· Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) six months from hire date
· Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a relevant field
· Two years of related experience as an RN is preferred
· Champion of Patient Care
· Demonstrate brilliant empathy and communication skills
· Ability to work in a stressful and emotional environment