Job Summary:

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
  
• Reports to: TCU Administrator, Nurse Manager

Essential Functions:

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
• Documents patient care given
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Required Skills: 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Education:

• Associate' Degree Nursing (ADN), required
  
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN), preferred

License/Certifications:

• Valid and current Kentucky RN state licensure
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS)