Registered Nurse - ED (PRN)

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety; educates patients and families; coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams; and delegates tasks to support staff. The nurse adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices, and promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This position is in the Emergency Room at UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky. It is listed as PRN, with a flex shift. An associate’s degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. The experience requirement is 0–2 years in nursing or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. A current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required. Additional certifications depend on the assigned area and may include CPI, NIH Stroke Scale, specified oncology certifications, NRP, PALS, TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse Certified. The role involves regular standing or walking while carrying objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling over 50 pounds. Other demands and exposures include occasional extended computer sitting, repetitive motions, risk of back injury and equipment-related injury, cuts or punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes, burns, radiation, loud noises, temperature extremes, job-related travel, and combative or violent people.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Depending on assigned area: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, or Mental Health Nurse Certified.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address identified needs and goals.
Administer medications and treatments safely according to organizational policies and best practices, and monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Provide patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks; ensure understanding and document outcomes.
Apply knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
Document patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Model service excellence and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Engage in ongoing professional development, maintain required licensure and certifications, and complete mandatory competencies and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.