Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiopulmonary at Jackson Purchase Medical Center summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiopulmonary at Jackson Purchase Medical Center provides direct patient care utilizing nursing processes to support cardiopulmonary patients. Responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring patient conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and families on care needs. The role requires critical thinking, decisiveness, and the ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments while advocating for patients' physical and emotional well-being.

Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiopulmonary
Job Type: PRN | Shift Varies

We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center

We believe in:

• Championing Patient Care
• Doing the Right Thing
• Embracing Individuality
• Acting with Kindness
• Making a Difference Together

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

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
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
• And much more€¦

Position Summary

The Cardiopulmonary unit at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing care to patients. This is unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

The RN - Cardiopulmonary provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• 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.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Licenses:

• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.

EEOC Statement

"Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase 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:

registered nurse, cardiopulmonary care, patient care, medication administration, clinical treatments, patient education, healthcare teamwork, critical thinking, advanced cardiac life support, nursing process

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