Emergency RN - 12-Hour Shifts, Fast-Paced ED

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Samaritan Emergency Department at the University of Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a busy ED.

Responsibilities include triage, direct patient care, teaching, and coordinating with physicians and Nursing Care Technicians to ensure timely, high-quality care; BSN with 1 year RN experience preferred; active KY RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Active KY RN license or valid compact state RN licensure with current BLS certification.
• Ability to lift/carry 50-100 lbs daily and 25-50 lbs frequently; stand/walk/sit for long periods.
• BSN degree plus at least 1 year RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide total, comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care according to plan of care.
• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, and evaluate nursing care.
• Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians and collaborate with physicians.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

The Samaritan Emergency Department at the University of Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a busy ED.

Responsibilities include triage, direct patient care, teaching, and coordinating with physicians and Nursing Care Technicians to ensure timely, high-quality care; BSN with 1 year RN experience preferred; active KY RN license and BLS required.