Registered Nurse Gragg 1 Nights

Eastern State Hospital, a division of CKMS and managed by UK HealthCare, is currently recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse.  

Job Description: Registered Nurse staff provides care appropriate to the age and the specific needs of adult and geriatric patients with psychiatric illnesses. Determines nursing and/or recovery diagnosis based on nursing assessment, develops, and implements the Personal Recovery Plan (PRP) for each patient served. Demonstrates and performs essential functions and skills: obtains patient vital signs, administers medications, provides individualized treatment, collects specimens, and responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies. Provides education to patients and families, within the scope of practice. Collaborates with patient, families, and staff to ensure patients’ needs are met. Fully participate in all activities regarding the elimination of the use of seclusion and restraints in patient care. Educational requirements, competency development activities, and meeting established performance goals and measures. Participation in Performance Improvement Activities, Committees, and Councils encouraged.

Unit Description: Gragg 1 is a 28-bed all male unit.

Shift: Must be able to work 3- 12.5 hour shifts (7-7:30), some weekends and holidays required.

Associate Degree in Nursing from NLN accredited program required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Must obtain Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within 5 years of employment. BLS Certification required. The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Computer competency and excellent customer service skills.