What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Float (Circ/Pre-Op/PACU/Infusion) - PRN position at Bluegrass Community Hospital?
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 FUNCTIONS
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
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 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.
Displays initiative and flexibility to float throughout the building as needed to ensure all departments and staff are supported
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Associates Degree - Required
Bachelors Degree - Preferred
KY Nursing License or equivalent
Kentucky RN state licensure or compact licensure required
Minimum Work Experience
1-2 years minimum experience as bedside RN
2-4 years critical care experience preferred
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - W/I 30 days of hire
Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually
TNCC preferred
Specialty Certification testing within 1 year of hire and pass within 1.5 years of hire - preferred
Increase in level of Float Pool RN (Level II, III) to be determined by grid completion prior to advancing levels.
Additional competencies must be completed based on grid requirements.
Licenses: Valid current Kentucky RN state licensure
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
