Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Ortho

About the Role

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med Surg Ortho unit located at the Florence, Kentucky location.

Shift & Hours

• Day shift, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Full-time, 36 hours weekly

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices)
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes
• Delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited School of Nursing
• If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in primary state of residence
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed
• Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses
• Focus of education promotes ability to practice in clinical area assigned
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies, and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration
• Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures
• Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area
• Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility