OhioHealth·Williamstown, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in a Med Surg Oncology unit. They also participate in process improvement activities to ensure clinical quality and safety standards are met.
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Job Description: Summary:
Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. (Department has scheduled staff to operate 24/7/365).
The RN accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The RN delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
According to department policies and nursing care standards, provides professional nursing care services to patients.
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to assigned patients.
Responsibilities: And Duties:
Assessment/Diagnosis - Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual (30%).
Outcomes Identification/Planning - Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs (30%).
Implementation/Evaluation - Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data (20%).
Leadership - Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance (10%).
Operations (10%).
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Department: Med Surg Unit 1
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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in Ohio and possess a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. A BSN degree is required within five years of employment.
Market context
Med-surg oncology staff RN roles in Kentucky are commonly sought in hospitals that need nurses comfortable with complex medication schedules, symptom management, and night-shift teamwork. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, BLS, and a BSN timeline, along with experience handling high-acuity patient care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm licensure fit and plan your application materials before applying.