Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient
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Position Summary:

The RN – Outpatient provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs circulation and/or scrub nurse duties in operating room; assists surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures.

· Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

· Plans and 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 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.

· Performs circulation and/or scrub duties during surgical procedures.

Required Skills

· Critical thinking skills

· Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Education Requirements

· Associate's degree: Required

· Bachelor's degree: Preferred

· Circulating Experience: Preferred

Certifications

· Basic Life Support (BLS) may be obtained within 30 days of hire

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be obtained within 6 months of hire

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be obtained within 6 months of hire

Licenses

Current license as an RN in the state of KY

Position Summary:

The RN – Outpatient provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs circulation and/or scrub nurse duties in operating room; assists surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures.

· Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

· Plans and 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 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.

· Performs circulation and/or scrub duties during surgical procedures.

Required Skills

· Critical thinking skills

· Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Education Requirements

· Associate's degree: Required

· Bachelor's degree: Preferred

· Circulating Experience: Preferred

Certifications

· Basic Life Support (BLS) may be obtained within 30 days of hire

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be obtained within 6 months of hire

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be obtained within 6 months of hire

Licenses

• Current license as an RN in the state of KY