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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Registered Nurse - Post Acute, Skilled

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSomerset, KY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Provides direct patient care in accordance with the nursing process, applicable scope and standards of practice, and organizational policies.
  • Plans, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for assigned patients under the Department Leader's supervision and with authority from the Chief Nursing Officer.
  • Meets standards of care and practice, performs ethically and professionally, assists in managing staff, and collaborates with ancillary departments and the health care team to establish patient goals and maintain quality care.
  • Assesses and plans educational needs for patients, families, and significant others, and evaluates knowledge gained through education.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to care for adult, geriatric, adolescent, and child populations based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria.
  • Assesses, plans, delegates, and coordinates nursing care throughout scheduled shifts according to the plan of care and in collaboration with the health care team.
  • Assists with review and completion of daily MDS sections and identifies actual and potential needs or problems through nursing assessment.
  • Supervises and assigns patient care and unit duties to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and unit coordinators based on acuity and staff proficiency.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergencies and life-threatening situations.
  • Documents assessments, plans of care, interventions, educational needs, and patient/family responses in the electronic medical record.
  • Observes nursing staff activities and recommends improvements to the department leader regarding quality and effectiveness of care; reports concerns about patient-care equipment or supplies.
  • Evaluates, communicates, and documents care delivered to the health care team through huddles, briefs, debriefs, bedside reports, care plans, notes, and direct communication.
  • Provides patient and family education using the teach-back method, evaluates learning, recommends additional education as indicated, and documents it.
  • Delivers patient care according to standards of care and practice.
  • Administers medications and treatments, including IV medications, blood and blood products, hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia, and chemotherapy.
  • Uses, maintains, and charges equipment and supplies; checks emergency equipment and drugs for proper operation and availability each shift.
  • Maintains a safe patient and working environment by following infection-control and safety policies and procedures.
  • Receives and documents physician orders, follows up, evaluates patient outcomes, and ensures orders are carried out according to policy.
  • Assists physicians with bedside procedures.
  • Assists other personnel in delivering care.
  • Assists with morning care and bed baths.
  • Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees.
  • Requests and puts away supplies, enters work orders, orders daily dietary supplies, and performs receptionist duties.
  • Works scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary.
  • Holds a current RN license to practice in Kentucky; an active Kentucky single-state or compact license is required, and relocating employees must update licensure to the new primary state of residence before employment begins.
  • Holds an associate degree and is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Obtains BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provides and coordinates nursing care for assigned patients across the shift, including assessment, planning, delegation, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Assists with daily MDS section review and completion.
  • Supervises and assigns care and unit duties to nursing team members based on patient acuity and staff proficiency.
  • Responds to emergencies and life-threatening situations.
  • Documents patient care, assessments, interventions, education, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
  • Communicates and documents care with the health care team through huddles, reports, care plans, notes, and direct communication.
  • Educates patients and families using teach-back and evaluates their learning needs.
  • Administers medications and treatments, including IV medications, blood products, hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia, and chemotherapy.
  • Maintains and checks equipment and supplies, including checking emergency equipment and drugs each shift.
  • Maintains patient and workplace safety by following infection-control and safety procedures.
  • Receives and carries out physician orders, follows up, and evaluates patient outcomes.
  • Assists physicians with bedside procedures and supports other personnel in care delivery.
  • Performs assigned non-essential unit functions, including morning care and bed baths, supply requests and stocking, work-order entry, dietary supply orders, receptionist duties, and scheduled shifts or overtime.
  • Participates in assigned staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • ACLS certification is preferred for employees working in a Charge RN position.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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