ED RN Full time Days

BHS; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking an Emergency Department RN to join our full-time Day shift, 36 hours per week, in the busy ED. You will provide high-level nursing care across all ages within the scope of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.

The ideal candidate will hold an Active Kentucky License with BCLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS certifications, and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes while contributing to ongoing professional development and governance.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky License is required.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the lifespan per Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based and hospital governance; engage in ongoing professional development.

Education

Active Kentucky License

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Emergency Department RN Full-Time Days

Emergency Department

Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: 1st

Status: Full Time

Job Summary:

Registered nurse 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. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes; quality of care and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared- governance councils. National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for the registered nurse as he/she utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment. The registered nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Also, the registered nurse will serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching and learning across the healthcare continuum

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

Active Kentucky License

BCLS Required

ACLS Required

PALS Required

NIHSS Required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.