RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Nights (3p-3a)

Baptist Healthcare System • Louisville, KY

7h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department implements the nursing process for patients of all ages, from infancy to geriatric, and is responsible for patient care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The RN promotes positive patient outcomes and quality of care, uses critical thinking and appropriate nursing judgment guided by National Professional Nursing Standards, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. The RN also participates in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils and supports continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum.

The newly expanded Emergency Department has 32 beds in four eight-bed pods, each staffed by one provider, two RNs, and one technician, plus nine Clinical Decision Unit beds. The fast-paced department treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, including acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. It is a STEMI receiving center and designated Primary Stroke Center. An extensive orientation program prepares emergency nurses to work autonomously with a range of clinical specialties while treating patients and families. The department emphasizes teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcome.

This is a full-time position with a 3 p.m.–3 a.m. shift, totaling 36 hours.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky nursing license.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• NIHSS.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients.
• Develop a plan of care.
• Provide care according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and critical thinking.
• Implement the nursing process and provide care for assigned patients of all ages within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
• Promote positive patient outcomes and quality of care.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed