RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Nights
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 nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and quality of care, and initiates change through active participation 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 and serves as a role model through continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum. The expanded Emergency Department has 32 beds arranged in four eight-bed pods, each staffed by one provider, two RNs, and one technician, plus nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit. 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 recognized as an American Heart Association STEMI receiving center and designated Primary Stroke Center. An extensive orientation program supports nurses in working autonomously across a range of clinical specialties. The department emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, and welcomes new graduates with appropriate training and background. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 36 hours.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky nursing license.
- BCLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- PALS certification required.
- NIHSS.
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 for patients of all ages and provide care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
- Promote positive patient outcomes and quality of care, and initiate change through participation 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 across the healthcare continuum.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
