Registered Nurse FT Emergency Room -1st Shift

Baptist Healthcare System • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The role also creates a positive customer service environment. This is a full-time Emergency Room position working 36 hours weekly on 12-hour first-shift schedules.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs.
• Implement appropriate interventions, considering the needs of patient populations within the department’s scope of service.
• Delegate nursing care activities and provide supervision.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
• Ensure nursing care interventions and activities are directed toward resolving problems.
• Perform technical aspects of care competently.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Create a positive customer service environment.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance reimbursement program.
• Paid time off available for use upon hire.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree