RN or LPN Nurse For Owensboro Medical Immediate Care walk in Center

Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at our Owensboro Medical Immediate Care walk-in center! This energetic and vital role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality urgent care services in a fast-paced environment. You will be the frontline of patient assessment, treatment, and education, ensuring each individual receives compassionate, efficient, and expert care. If you thrive on making a difference quickly and effectively, this is your chance to shine in a supportive and engaging setting!

Duties

• Perform thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Administer medications and injections, including IV infusions and immunizations, following strict aseptic techniques and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Assist with procedures such as suturing, wound care, catheterization, tube feeding management, and ostomy care with precision and professionalism.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection/processing, laboratory testing, and basic medical imaging like sonography or radiology referrals when necessary.
• Manage acute pain cases, triage patients efficiently to prioritize urgent needs, and coordinate with physicians for complex cases involving trauma medicine or infectious disease care.
• Provide patient education on health coaching topics such as geriatrics, behavioral health, medication management, or chronic disease control to promote long-term wellness.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in EMR/EHR systems like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks while adhering to HIPAA standards.

Requirements

• Valid RN or LPN license in Kentucky with current certification to practice in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working in urgent care, emergency room, hospital medicine, or critical care environments such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or similar platforms; familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is advantageous.
• Demonstrated skills in patient assessment, airway management, IV insertion/infusion, phlebotomy, and sterile processing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology knowledge, and diagnostic evaluation procedures.
• Ability to handle diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or memory care needs.
• Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and patient education; experience in trauma medicine or occupational health is a plus. Join us to make a meaningful impact by delivering prompt and compassionate urgent care! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a lively team environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person