RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Nights
About The Position
The Emergency Department has been newly expanded and features thirty-two beds divided into four pods of eight beds each, with each pod staffed by one provider, two RNs, and one tech. Additionally, there are nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit. This fast-paced ED treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, handling 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 in age from neonate to geriatric. 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
- NIHSS
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
