Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services at Meadowview Regional Medical Center summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services provides direct patient care to critically ill adults in a fast-paced 12-bed ER unit. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, documenting care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and families. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under stress with minimal supervision.

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Emergency ServicesJob Type: Full-time - 7p-7a

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities sthealthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Where We Are:

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more€¦

Position Summary:

The ER is a 12-bed unit that provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Computer proficiency required.
• 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.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Certifications:

• ACLS, BCLS, PALS; NIHSS within 90 days of hire

License:

• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the state of Kentucky

EEOC Statement

"Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Keywords:

Emergency Nursing, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Critical Care, Clinical Treatments, Patient Education, Healthcare, Registered Nurse, ER Nursing, Medical Documentation