What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Nurse position at Bourbon Community Hospital?
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health at Bourbon Community Hospital
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health provides comprehensive care for adolescent patients, including medication administration and coordination of treatment plans. This role emphasizes patient advocacy, education on health-related topics, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
What We Offer:
- A supportive environment and commitment to professional development.
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree in nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.
- Current RN license to practice in the state of KY.
Bourbon Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
