RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned patient, from infancy through geriatric age, and is responsible for care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The RN promotes positive patient outcomes and quality of care, and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils. National Professional Nursing Standards guide the RN’s critical thinking and nursing judgment. The RN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and serves as a role model through participation in continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum. The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, newly expanded department with 32 beds divided into four eight-bed pods, each staffed by one provider, two RNs, and one technician, as well as nine Clinical Decision Unit beds. It treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, including acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. The department is recognized as a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center. An extensive orientation program prepares emergency nurses to work autonomously with a wide range of clinical specialties while treating patients and families. The department emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among multidisciplinary professionals. New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcome. This is a full-time night-shift position, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and 36 hours listed.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky nursing license.
- BCLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- NIHSS.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients.
- Develop a plan of care.
- Provide care according to policy and procedure.
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
- Use organizational skills.
- Apply leadership skills and critical thinking.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.
- Participate in continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
