RN - Emergency Department

Essentia Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. The RN contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers and others.

Requirements

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year
Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) certification within 1 year
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 2 years
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 2 years
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
One year of Critical Care experience (includes ICU, PACU, 24 Hour Care) or Emergency Department experience in an ED with a yearly census greater than 20,000.
All experience must be within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient.
Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right.
Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data.
Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.