RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Nights
About The Position
The Emergency Department is a fast-paced ED that treats an average of more than 150 patients per day. Types of cases include acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. We are recognized by the American Heart Association as both a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center. The ages of those treated range from neonate to geriatric. An extensive orientation program allows the emergency nurse 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. 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.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky License
- BCLS Required
- ACLS Required
- PALS Required
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
