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

Mercy Health BSMH • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital delivers nursing care to a broad spectrum of patients, ranging from short-stay patients to trauma patients, in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting. The RN assesses patient status, determines priorities for patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs care plans to improve patient outcomes. The role also involves maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and coordinating care across hospital departments as part of an interdisciplinary 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 or ACLS and PALS preferred at hire; certifications must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications at hire are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop, perform, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans to achieve expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individual patient and population outcomes.
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team.
• 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 the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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