RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Day Shift

BHS • Louisville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department has been newly expanded and features thirty-two beds divided into four pods of eight beds each, along with nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit. This fast-paced ED treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, handling a variety of cases including 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 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.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky License
• BCLS Required
• ACLS Required
• PALS Required
• BSN required except as noted: Individuals hired as a Staff RN prior to October 1, 2013 are grandfathered and exempt.
• Individuals actively employed by the system prior to October 1, 2013 are eligible for hire as a new graduate nurse without a BSN provided they enroll within 1 year of transfer and complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Experienced RNs hired after October 1, 2013 who do not hold a BSN may only be hired with the approval of the CNO and/or applicable Vice President provided the RN enrolls in a BSN program within 1 year of hire and completes the BSN within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Serves as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching and learning across the healthcare continuum.
• Assessment
• Develops a plan of care
• Provides care according to policy and procedure
• Evaluates patient response to interventions
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills and critical thinking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level