Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN)

PRN 3rd Shift

BHCOR-Senior Psych Unit I Corbin KY

The Senior Psychiatric unit is licensed for 8 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Senior Psychiatric unit specializes in adult care of patients 55 years old and older and an interdisciplinary treatment team approach is utilized in caring for patients.

Performs care requires substantial specialized knowledge judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological biological physical and social sciences in the application of the nursing process. Utilizes high-level assessment skills to design and ensure multidisciplinary patient care to meet holistic needs incorporating established practice guidelines and regulatory standards.

Description:

• Provides safe high-quality patient care through assessment planning implementation and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient conditions administers treatments and physician orders and documents patient care accurately.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans procedures and discharge needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking clinical judgment leadership and teamwork in daily nursing practice.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies regulatory requirements licensure and continuing education standards.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required
• Current Kentucky RN license or Kentucky work permit required
• Associate degree required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• No experience required; patient care experience preferred

Certifications/Training

• BLS through the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire
• Additional required training within 30 days may include:
• Glucometer Training
• Aegis Training
• RN Patient Deterioration
• Life Threatening Arrhythmia
• Nurse Wound Care Training

Benefits:

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays etc.) as well as other important plan features.