Medical​/Surgical Registered Nurse

Job Location
320 W. 18th St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Category: Medical / Surgical

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Under general supervision
, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with established philosophy.

• Administer the fundamentals of the nursing process under general supervision.
• Contribute to nursing assessment and development of the nursing care plan.
• Participate in the evaluation of nursing care in accordance with established philosophy.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-directing, able to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of patients.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate through spoken and written English.
• Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image.
• Works well as a team member.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients  medical information.

• HCAPS Patient Perception
• Hourly Rounding with intention
• Bedside Shift Report
• AIDET
• Daily Huddles

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

• Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
• ACLS preferred.

• One year experience in Nursing/Surgery preferred.