Registered Nurse, Surgery

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery

Job Type : PRN

3 shifts per week (8 hours shifts)

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. Bourbon Community Hospital, a 58-bed acute care facility, is proud to offer our community the latest in technology in a quiet hometown atmosphere. Our patients are our friends, our neighbors, and our family. We provide the highest quality of care to our patients in over 20 specialty areas.

Where We Are :

Bourbon County is home to beautiful horse farms, expansive golf courses, one of Kentucky's oldest drive-in theaters, winding waterways, beautiful historic architecture and historic attractions. Here spend the day enjoying Horses-History-and Hospitality. There is even a 20' tall Eiffel Tower!

Why Choose Us :

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities
• And much more

Position Summary :

Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, religious / cultural and needs of the patient and family. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team as appropriate about changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment

Performs duties as assigned and requested.

Completes a focused patient assessment with reassessments

Based on patients condition, procedures, medications given and treatments.

Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain

management techniques.

Performs patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and specific needs.

Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and the patient's clinical condition. Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.

Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring

technical and manual skills.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Associate's degree in Nursing, Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preferred

License : Current RN to practice in the state of KY

Certifications :

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

ACLS within 90 days of hire / transfer

EEOC Statement :

Bourbon Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.