Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare coverage within the first 1

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement through mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Observation Unit. The day shift runs 7:00 am – 7:00 pm; part-time 24 hours weekly.

The RN provides evidence-based clinical care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and delegating tasks as needed to support patient outcomes. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a compact-state license if eligible; licensure in the work state is required; preceptorship completed; strong clinical and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• If eligible, possess a Compact (multi-state) License in the primary state of residence.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is performed.
• Follows nursing theory, clinical practice standards, and safe medication administration.
• Completes preceptorship and orientation; able to think critically in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed health care team members.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
• Maintain respect, dignity, empathy toward patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Compact license eligibility

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

24

Job Summary:

The best career is right here.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Observation Unit located within the Edgewood hospital.

Shift & Hours: Day shift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm; part-time – 24 hours weekly

Job Description:

The best career is right here.

The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. The registered nurse is responsible to delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned.

Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.

Kind and Length of Experience: Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area. Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility