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Registered Nurse
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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
- Associate's Degree required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Nurse required.
- BLS certification required upon hire.
- De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire.
- Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required for Med/Surg Telemetry Unit positions. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
- Growth mindset skills, including agility and developing self and others.
- Execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting patient care initiatives.
- Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course of action.
- Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.
- Knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients.
- Strong digital literacy skills.