Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

LifePoint Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading acute care hospital in Georgetown, where you can make a difference in emergency services. As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide critical care to patients in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With a focus on professional development and a supportive workplace, this role offers the chance to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy competitive benefits and the charm of Kentucky Horse Country as you embark on this rewarding career path.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits

401K Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current RN license in Kentucky and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document patient care.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Treatments

Patient Education

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Services
Job Type: PRN | Varies

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From our bariatrics to women’s services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community.

Where We Are:

Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky’s fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• And much more…

Unit Summery:

Our Emergency Department is a 15 bed unit with a 5 room fast track area. While we’re not a trauma designated facility, we do have 3 trauma bays and see a variety of patients that come to the hospital. We average 80 patients a day.

Emergency Services RN Position Summary:

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing, Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preferred
• License: Current RN to practice in the state of (KY)
• Certifications: BCLS; ACLS & PALS & NIHSS within 90 days of hire.
• National Certification within 1 year
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.