Bluegrass Community Hospital conveniently located just 12 minutes from Lexington has an exciting opportunity for the right professional to join our Medical / Surgical team! This is a full time night position and you will be joining a highly skilled team serving our patients and peers. This position will provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Essential functions include performing plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments as well as other medical care treatments. The candidate will document patient care given, monitor records and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient and family. collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge and referral Will work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Our staff take great pride in the way we go above and beyond to serve our patients. As an organization, we are committed to serving the needs of our community by providing exceptional patient care. We continue to look for ways to improve the care we provide and we are passionately focused on our patients and peers. This vital position will monitor and manage patient care to secure optimal patient outcomes.
Associate Degree in Nursing and Kentucky RN license - Required
BLS - Required
ACLS and PALS - Preferred
Must be able to quickly learn how tonavigate multiple complex software systems
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Must be able to successfully complete Skills Competency Checklist
This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision