Bon Secours Mercy Health·McCracken County, Kentucky
Delivers comprehensive patient care by conducting assessments, creating care plans, and administering medications. Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient teaching and ensure safety and quality improvement.
Summary of Primary Function Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Essential Job Functions In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Requires a valid nursing license and either an Associate or Diploma in Nursing. BLS certification and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are preferred.
Market context
Registered Nurse new-graduate roles in Kentucky hospitals are often competitive because employers look for an active nursing license, BLS, and readiness to transition into bedside care. This Lourdes Hospital posting favors candidates with an Associate or Diploma in Nursing, while a BSN is preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and BLS status before applying.
