RN, Neurology - St Matthews, Days

Responsibilities

A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The RN focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. The RN must complete the RN Credentialing & Privileging Process as outlined in the RN Credentialing & Privileging Process Policy & Procedure (effective January, 2011).

Qualifications

Required:

• Diploma

• Registered Nurse (KY)

Desired:

• One year registered nurse

• Bachelor Degree