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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

18h

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital delivers nursing care to a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay cases to trauma, in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes. The role also helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment and coordinates 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.
• At least one year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are 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 is preferred but not required.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on individual patient and population outcomes.
• 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 patients to trauma patients.
• Administer medications safely and 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