Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Edgewood Hospital. The nurse provides evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance with ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards. The role works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes and requires treating patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy. The posted schedule is 60 hours bi-weekly, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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 promotes the ability to practice in the assigned clinical area.
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies, and 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.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees.