Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Edgewood Hospital. The licensed registered nurse is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance with established ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. The nurse is expected to demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every interaction with patients, families, visitors, and employees, regardless of cultural background. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. shift.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
If eligible, hold a Compact (multi-state) License in the primary state of residence.
Meet contact-hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Have an educational focus that supports nursing practice in the assigned clinical area.
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrate competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
Be competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
Successfully complete preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
Be able to critically think and problem-solve in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to established ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.