Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
OR Registered Nurse (Circulator) - Full Time
Career Insights for Registered Nurse (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Kentucky data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,674 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
ON-CALL COVERAGE AND ROTATION FOR NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS IS REQUIRED.
- Practices within the scope of license.
- Administers medication observing the "5 rights".
- Administers medication correctly based on patient's age and clinical condition.
- Utilizes two identifiers for proper patient identification.
- Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations.
- Completes nursing HX and assessment accurately within expected time frames.
- Responsible and accountable for all actions.
- Other duties as assigned.