Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department at Lourdes Hospital delivers exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting. The role assesses patient status, determines the priority of patients’ problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes. The RN helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment and cares for a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay to trauma cases, as part of an interprofessional team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor’s degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification is required before direct patient care from an approved source; ACLS and PALS must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions and provide a diverse range of nursing care.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to achieve individual patient and population outcomes.
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting.
• Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Provide care to a broad spectrum of patients, ranging from short-stay to trauma.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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