Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services (PRN)

Lifepoint Health; Versailles (KY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lifepoint Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Emergency Department in Versailles, Kentucky. The RN will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, document care, and assist with daily activities while coordinating with the care team.

Requirements include an RN license in good standing, an Associate's degree in nursing (Bachelor’s preferred), and BCLS; ACLS/PALS preferred. Flexible shifts and ongoing education are offered within a large community-based network.

Formación

• Associates degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process.
• Performs plan of care interventions including medication administration and procedures.
• Documents patient care provided and monitors patient condition.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and education.
• Collaborates with care team for transfers, discharges and referrals.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Conocimientos

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Performance improvement

Flexibility in shifts

Educación

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse - Emergency Position Summary

Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.