Surgical Registered Nurse
On-siteHopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients by establishing rapport, teaching self-care skills, and developing individualized plans of care. Administer medications adhering to the "6 rights" and barcode protocols, while maintaining infection-control policies and equipment inventories. Document patient services accurately within 24 hours of admission and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve patient needs. Prioritize care using critical thinking skills, delegate duties based on complexity, and ensure hourly rounding with intention. Maintain professional knowledge through workshops and publications, and uphold confidentiality to protect patient operations.
Required Qualifications
- current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse
- One year experience in Nursing/Surgery
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
- current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Red Cross BLS
- Military Training Network BLS
Desired Qualifications
- ACLS
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing
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