RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Day Shift

BHS•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department is a newly expanded, fast-paced unit with thirty-two beds divided into four pods of eight beds each, and nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit. It treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, 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 from neonate to geriatric. An extensive orientation program allows emergency nurses to work autonomously with a wide range of clinical specialties. 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