jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Nursing Jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Wound Care Nurse (RN) - PRN

Overview Hospital Name: Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital Joint venture Select Medical & Vibra Position: Wound Care Nurse (Registered Nurse) Location: Bowling Green, KY Schedule: PRN-Prefer Wednesday & Friday 8 hours Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. Why Join Us: Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Establishes a leadership role in the wound care program, establishing standards of care across the hospitals and programs in collaboration with Select Medical wound care experts. Develops and deploys evidence-based clinical protocols and algorithms to support the best clinical outcomes for wound management, including development and updating product formulary. Establishes competencies for clinicians regarding wound care. Collaborates with Medical leadership on wound care initiatives, research questions, and outcome measures to support program innovation and excellence. Develops educational modules for wound care to be used for internal and external education, including teaching tools for patients and families. Analyzes patterns of wounds across programs and hospitals, and identifies targeted PI activities to improve wound outcomes and mitigate pressure sore development. Establishes individual programs and courses directed at increasing staff knowledge, competency, and credentials in support of individual job objectives and the overall goals and mission of the organization. Coordinates competency evaluation and testing for professional staff in collaboration with clinical departments. Works in collaboration with Education department to assure coordination of all educational initiatives and activities to support the overall objectives and goals of the department and the organization. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing and other clinical education programs. Maintains the database to track staff education, competency and credentials and utilizes the database to evaluate and plan for future educational activities and programs. Works under the direction of the Director of Education on nursing education projects and initiatives related to skin, wound and ostomy management. Collaborates with other members of the Education Department on joint educational initiatives. Performs other duties as requested. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Valid State RN License required Previous hospital nursing experience required Certified BLS required Excellent presentation and organizational skills required Preferred Qualifications BSN preferred WCC, CWCN, CWOCN or CWS preferred *Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.* Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans

CMA

Part-time

1 week ago

Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First Bowling Green, KY

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following: Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses; Understanding and using the electronic medical record system; Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed; Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs; Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care; Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner; Performing lab duties as assigned; Performing phlebotomy procedures; Sterilizing and setting up instruments; Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed; Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift; Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician; Adhering to established policies and procedures; Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed; Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap; Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS; Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained; Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift; Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations; Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere; Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions; Understanding and performing all duties as assigned. Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Must be 18 years of age or older; Minimum typing experience; High school graduate or equivalent; Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred; Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system; Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time); Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills; Ability to prioritize and multitask; Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work. (; for MD) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing. (MD only)