Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

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About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The position is in the Emergency Department at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center and works 11 a.m.–11 p.m., with one weekend requirement. The position is full time at 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per pay period.

The nurse coordinates and delivers patient care, monitors and communicates patient conditions, carries out physician and nursing orders, and supports discharge planning and patient and family education. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. The nurse works under general supervision and applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

An associate degree or higher, or a diploma in nursing, is required upon hire. A bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing must be obtained within five years of employment in this position. A Kentucky-eligible RN license is required upon hire; BLS certification is required within 45 days, and ACLS or ALS and PALS certifications are required within 12 months. No prior experience is required.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Associate’s degree or higher, or diploma in nursing, required upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
• Registered Nurse license and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association, or Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider certification through the American Red Cross, required within 12 months of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the organization’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follows organizational policies and procedures and acts consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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