Job Description:
About Us Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today! A Career with Us Offers: · Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) · Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) · Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life) · Educational Assistance · Bereavement Leave · 401(k) Match · Free Parking Essential FunctionsPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluation overall plan daily for effectiveness.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.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 protecting patient's rights.Job RequirementsRequired Licenses(Kentucky, United States) Registered NurseCurrent Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Kentucky OR a current Registered Nurse Licensure with a multistate compact status.Required SkillsCertifications:Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days after hire dateCurrent American Heart Association ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months after hire dateMust be able to meet the requirements of the department on call policyRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.*Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Language skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of one year experience in Critical Care - PreferredMinimum of one year experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab - PreferredEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran