Emergency Department RN Weekend Only

Baptist Healthcare System•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department has been newly expanded and features thirty-two beds divided into four pods of eight beds each, with each pod staffed by one provider, two RNs, and one tech. Additionally, there are nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit. This fast-paced ED treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, handling cases such as acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. The department is recognized by the American Heart Association as both a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center. Patients treated range from neonates to geriatrics. An extensive orientation program allows emergency nurses to work autonomously with a wide range of clinical specialties in treating emergent patients and their families. The ED fosters high levels of teamwork and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary group of professionals. New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcomed. The registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient regardless of age (i.e., infancy to geriatric) assigned to his/her care and is responsible for the patient’s care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care, and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils. National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for the registered nurse as he/she utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment. The registered nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Also, the registered nurse will serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum.