Bedside RN-Surgical Svcs

The RN is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient/family needs for ages neonate through geriatric. The RN demonstrates professional development and clinical competency; utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; addresses health educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and unit operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions; performs other related duties.  Able to comprehend patient care standards, tasks, and processes and apply the theory to those.  Able to retain knowledge to build on the knowledge base as Orientation progresses. 

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky.  Certification in area of specialty preferred.  One to two years clinical experience preferred.   CPR certification required; ACLS & PALS w/in 6 months of hire.