Responsibilities:

A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff.

*Medical unit specializing in plastics, wound, orthopedics, spine and a variety of general surgery*

Discover a healthcare career designed with you in mind at Norton Healthcare. Whether you are an upcoming New Graduate RN pursuing an ADN or BSN or are an Experienced RN, the Norton Healthcare team will walk you through career opportunities and pathways. We invite you to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Norton Healthcare family through our interactive Zoom information sessions:

For New Graduate RNs, to sign up for a zoom session.

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.  You may also be eligible for various hiring programs:

Student loan repayment or tuition assistance to aid with school costs.

Relocation assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.

Commuter program for those who don’t need or want to move to start a great career.

Return home program to welcome past Norton Healthcare employees who are interested in rejoining our team.

Employee referral bonus to thank you for networking and helping us to grow.

Employee Assistance Program to provide access to well-being support should you need it.

Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced nurses competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization. 

Norton Healthcare’s Institute for Education & Development supports new nurses during their first residency year, as well as providing education resources for all years of experienced nurses. The Norton Healthcare Center for Nursing Practice provides up-to-date education through “Plugged In to Nursing”, a real-time resource that captures why being connected to our Norton Healthcare goals is so important for learning and growth.

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Qualifications:

Required:

Diploma or Associate Nursing

Registered Nurse (KY)