ER Regional Float Team RN PRN - Nightshift

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking an ER Regional Float Team RN for PRN night shifts. The RN will assess patients, develop and oversee care plans, and coordinate care in the emergency department per state regulations.

Responsibilities include evaluating outcomes, communicating care information, and attending staff meetings as part of the ER team. Active Kentucky RN license and required certifications are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN License is required.
• BCLS, ACLS & PALS certifications are required.
• ER experience of 2–3 years is required.
• BSN or Nursing Certification is required except as noted.
• TNCC preferred for the role.
• Nurses hired before Oct 1, 2013 may be grandfathered.
• BSN must be pursued if not previously obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and plan of care.
• Develop and oversee the nursing plan of care.
• Coordinate direct and indirect patient care.
• Evaluate care and communicate results.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in care discussions.

Skills

ER nursing

Critical care

Team communication

Education

Active Kentucky RN License

BSN or Nursing Certification

BCLS

ACLS & PALS

NIHSS

TNCC preferred

ER experience 2-3 years

Job description

Summary

ER Regional Float Team RN - PRN Nightshift

Shift: 3rd

Status: PRN

Job Description:

A registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient/resident (infancy to geriatrics depending on scope of care in the nursing department in which he/she works) assigned to his/her care. He/she is responsible for the co-ordination of direct and indirect care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of Baptist Health emergency departments. Responsibilities will commensurate with the education preparation and demonstrated competencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Assesses patient/resident clinical status
• Develops a plan of care
• Implements/oversees the implementation of the nursing plan of care
• Evaluates effectiveness
• Communicates and validates patient care information
• Attends Staff Meetings

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

• Active Kentucky RN License required
• BCLS required
• ACLS & PALS required
• NIHSS Required
• 2-3 years ER experience required
• BSN or Nursing Certification required except as noted:
• Individuals hired as a Staff RN prior to October 1, 2013 are grandfathered and exempt from obtaining a BSN or Certification.
• Associate degreed New Graduate Nurses must obtain a BSN by agreeing to enroll in a program within 1 year of hire/transfer and complete the degree within 5 years of hire/transfer.
• RN's with less than 5 years of experience as a nurse must enroll in a BSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of hire.
• RN's with 5 years of experience or greater as a nurse must complete one of the following:(a) Obtain a BSN by agreeing to enroll in a program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of hire or (b) Obtain a Nursing Certification within one year of hire or as soon as eligible to sit for the certification.
• TNCC preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.