Position Summary The registered nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, executing and evaluating the total care of groups of patients as delegated by the Director. Minimum Qualifications Work Experience Previous critical care or cardiac rehabilitation nursing experience preferred.
Education Graduate of a school of nursing required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Certifications/Licensure Kentucky RN license (OR) RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007. Job Specific Performance Standards The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
  Documentation is complete and accurate. Keeps Program Director informed of patient care issues, family concerns and comments, and maintains patient confidentiality. Responds to patients and guest needs and requests promptly and in a courteous manner. Teaches patients and families and makes referrals to appropriate resources. Prepares patients for dismissal and/or transfer, completes teaching and appropriate forms. Prepares patients for special examinations and procedures.  Offers education as needed. Assesses new referrals in the hospital within 8 hours of receiving the order. Initiates and maintains current plan of care on assigned patients. Uses standard precautions, personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Knows and adheres to the correct techniques as described in the manual when performing procedures and treatments. Maintains accurate documentation of pertinent information to include overall physical and emotional status, complete V/S, weight, and diet acceptance. Receives, enters, verifies, signs off physicians’ orders in a timely manner and ensures appropriate follow through. Ensures proper charges and credits are made for patients to contain cost for the unit.