Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Bowling Green, KY

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 30 in Ortho, 37 in Med Surg
• Patient Ratios: Typically 6:1
• Staffing Description: Utilizes Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and Student Nurse Externs (SNEs), with a Unit Secretary available during day shifts.
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: Schedules are managed in a month increment (4 weeks). Full-time staff must work 4 weekend shifts per month.
• Floating Policy: Staff may float to inpatient units for patient care and assist in tasks in Critical Care Units (CCU) and Emergency Department (ED).
• Patient Experience: Open to all levels of applicants.

Qualifications

• Requested Skill Set: RN, LPN, PCT
• Key Attributes: Positive attitude, willingness to work hard, effective patient load management, teamwork strategies, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Advanced Skills: Procedures performed on unit vary; some medical doctors may perform bedside procedures.
• Required Certifications: BLS

Dress Code

Required uniform includes scrub top and scrub bottoms. Prohibited attire includes fleece, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, shoes with holes, denim, and camo. Long sleeve shirts underneath scrub tops or scrub jackets are allowed.

Awards and Recognition

Details of departmental awards and recognitions will be provided upon inquiry.

Additional Information

This unit offers access to new equipment and technology, along with a supportive team environment. Consideration for employment on this unit includes tenure and experience levels of current staff, as well as various scheduling options available.