Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (RN)

Deaconess Health System•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department within the scope of practice defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The role includes assessing and triaging patients, delivering age-appropriate care, developing and coordinating individualized plans of care, administering medications, documenting care in the Electronic Medical Record, and evaluating and modifying care according to patients’ conditions. The nurse also collaborates with patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team, supports discharge planning and health teaching, and may supervise staff providing direct patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Kentucky license or valid compact state license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).

Nice To Haves

ACLS and PALS certifications preferred; may be obtained within 90 days of employment or transfer to the department.
A minimum of one year of work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing history and assessment accurately within expected time frames.
Determine and deliver age-appropriate care.
Delegate duties based on the complexity of patient needs.
Use critical-thinking skills to prioritize care.
Develop and prioritize individualized plans of care.
Coordinate and collaborate on plans of care with the healthcare team.
Incorporate discharge-planning needs into plans of care.
Document interventions accurately, pertinently, promptly, and legibly.
Administer medications according to the five rights and based on the patient's age and clinical condition.
Perform skills and tasks required by unit expectations.
Include patients, caregivers, and relevant disciplines in care, counseling, and health teaching.
Use and troubleshoot equipment correctly.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans of care and modify them based on the patient's current condition.
Supervise staff members who provide direct patient care.
Provide healthcare at the best value without compromising patient care.
Complete patient triage assessments accurately and assign the appropriate acuity category.
Complete all documentation accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.