St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Florence, Kentucky
Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients while utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical judgment. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and float across various units to meet staffing requirements and ensure patient safety.
Job Duties: Patient Care: Utilize the nursing process regarding the care, counseling, and health teaching of the ill, injured, or infirm to develop and implement a plan of care for each patient. Determine appropriate nursing interventions to meet each patient outcome. Ensures the plan of care provides for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness. Incorporate into the patients’ plan aspects of cultural sensitivity, diversity, and non-discriminatory terms and approaches. Maintain current skills, knowledge, and competencies in area of specialty. Utilizes evidence-based practice, research, clinical judgment, and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social science in planning and providing nursing care. Document care provided utilizing Epic, Patient Data Base, Patient Education Record, Care Maps, Progress Notes, Flow Sheets, and other forms as applicable and/or required. Documentation requirements may apply during downtime. Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. Serve as the patient’s advocate. Responsible for the supervising, teaching, mentoring, and delegating licensed and unlicensed personnel based on their education. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to plan and deliver care. Float Pool staff will report to a system-wide float pool manager who will collaborate with the system-wide staffing office and logistics department to proactively address staffing requirements across the system. In the event of high census/acuity in a specific area, the float nurse may be floated to that area even though it is not their normal area of assignment. An appropriate patient care assignment shall be given based on area and level of competency.
Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of medication and treatment as prescribed by physicians, dentists, or advanced registered nurse practitioners. Responsible for preparing and administering medications in the prescribed dosage, route, frequency and observing, recording, and reporting responses, untoward reactions, and side effects of drug therapy. Contact appropriate Management/Administrative Staff (chain of command) as any need arises. Observe and follow patient safety alerts by accurate and timely entry of patient information in the chart and or clinical documentation system.
Participate in unit-based PI activities to positively impact patient outcomes. Monitor and evaluate quality of care with the focus on nurse sensitive indicators by identifying areas for improvement and assisting in developing action plans. Serve as a clinical resource to unit/department and to new associates. Know Patient Satisfaction goals and expectations to meet customer needs in a positive and professional manner. Exhibits excellent verbal and telephone communication skills with all customers. Assists with adherence to Joint Commission, State and other regulatory requirements.
Supports in maintaining budget within established target by assisting with setting priorities, appropriately allocating resources, and completing charges. These RNs are not boarded in hours and will be called off first in the event of low census. Supports the department and the organization’s financial and productivity goals. Maintains efficient time management and through adherence to time and attendance policy and completing duties within the defined shift.
Maintains licensure/certification and completes all mandatory Health Stream modules, MID, leadership development education, in-service programs, and programs intended to enhance skills pertinent to assigned clinical area. Participates in unit/department/system committees/councils. Participates in community activities and professional organizations to enhance the visibility of the Healthcare System and to promote the positive image of nursing. Stays current related to unit/department/organizational activities, policy and procedure changes, regulatory requirements, and KBN regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
BSN from an accredited School of Nursing If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence Licensed to practice in the state of work Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies, and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures. Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations. Candidates shall have appropriately demonstrated and documented competencies for the assigned clinical area.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.