RN - Med Surg Weekdays

POSITION TITLE: 205 - RN LOCATION: Hospital Setting REPORTS TO: Director of Acute Services REVISION DATE: May 2026 QUALIFICATIONS: - EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months). - REQUIRED: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Associate’s degree in nursing. - PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science in nursing. - EXPERIENCE: N/A - REQUIRED: - PREFERRED: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or current work permit issued by KBN. (Licensure in compact state acceptable). BLS provider, ACLS provider, and PALS provider or obtains within six months of employment. JOB DESCRIPTION: The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents). COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to: · OCH Code of Conduct · OCH Policies and Procedures · Scope of Practice within License/Certification. · HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards · Workplace Safety · Mandatory Training · Annual Compliance Education ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for assessing and diagnosing nursing care needs for patients; for establishing the nursing outcomes (in collaboration with patient/family/significant other); then prescribing, delegating and supervising nursing care; for teaching each patient and evaluating each patient’s response to nursing care and progress toward outcomes and collaborating with physicians / providers and other clinical disciplines providing patient care to modify the plan of care as needed (in collaboration with patient/family/significant other). • Assist manager in departmental budget planning, developing departmental policies and procedures and nursing standards of care. • Active involvement in performance improvement. • The RN must possess effective problem-solving techniques, use effective communications, and demonstrate decision-making abilities as well as critical thinking skills. • Is responsible for assuring the care and services are delivered in accordance with hospital and nursing department’s policies and procedures, including legal and compliance policies, and in accordance with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values. • Assess and Diagnose Nursing Care Needs • The priority of data collection is determined by the patient’s immediate condition of needs. • The pertinent assessment data is collected using appropriate assessment techniques (interview, observation, inspection, palpation, and review of reports and records). • Validation of patient problems and data collection involves the client, significant others, family and health care providers as appropriate. • Prescribes, Delegates, Supervises, and Evaluates Patient Care • Nursing…