ED Observation Unit RN Part-time Nights
About The Position
Baptist Health Louisville is expanding its 30+ bed Observation Unit, which supports the Emergency Department and telemetry units. The unit cares for low-acuity patients requiring short-term evaluation to determine whether hospital admission is needed. This fast-paced unit offers strong nurse-to-patient ratios and is suited to nurses with telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or other acute-care experience. The RN provides comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments, develops individualized evidence-based plans of care, delivers care consistent with hospital policies and professional standards, and evaluates patient responses to adjust care as needed. Nurses use critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills in daily practice.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky RN License.
- BCLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or other acute-care experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessments and reassessments.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
- Provide care aligned with hospital policies, professional standards, and the hospital’s mission and values.
- Evaluate patient responses and adjust care as needed.
- Use critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills in daily practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
