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

BHS • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process for patients of all ages, from infancy to geriatric, and is responsible for their care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and quality of care, and may initiate change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils. National Professional Nursing Standards guide the nurse’s critical thinking and clinical judgment. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and serves as a role model through continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum.

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, newly expanded department with 32 beds arranged in four eight-bed pods, plus nine Clinical Decision Unit beds. It treats an average of more than 150 patients daily, including acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. The department is recognized as a STEMI receiving center and designated Primary Stroke Center. Patients range from neonates to geriatric adults. An extensive orientation program supports nurses in working autonomously with a wide range of clinical specialties. The department emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among multidisciplinary professionals. New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcomed.

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

Requirements

• Active Kentucky nursing license.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• NIHSS.
• Appropriate training and background for new graduates, if applying as a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients.
• Develop a plan of care.
• Provide care according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Use organizational skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and critical thinking.
• Implement the nursing process and provide care for patients across the age range within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
• Promote positive patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Participate in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in continuous professional development, teaching, and learning.

What This Job Offers

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