Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off and flexible work schedules

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Wellness and mental health programs

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation unit located in Florence, Kentucky. This Full-time position requires working night shifts, from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, covering 36 hours per week.

The RN will be responsible for delivering evidence-based clinical care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining professional ethical conduct. The position offers benefits such as competitive pay, generous paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Compact (multi-state) license in the primary state of residence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory and clinical standards.
• Able to critically think and problem-solve in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to observation unit patients following established protocols.
• Collaborate with care teams.
• Delegate responsibilities and monitor patient status.

Skills

Medication calculations

Clinical care

Critical thinking

Collaboration with care teams

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Compact license for multi-state

Job description

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Observation unit located in Florence, Kentucky. Shift: Night shift, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am; Full-time, 36 hours per week.

Job Description

The licensed registered nurse is responsible for providing evidence‑based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care according to ethical and cultural standards and nursing best practices. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed team members. The RN demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every encounter with patients, families, visitors, and staff regardless of cultural background.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care to observation unit patients following established protocols. Collaborate with care teams. Delegate responsibilities. Monitor patient status and report changes. Document care accurately. Maintain professional ethical conduct.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must hold a Compact (multi‑state) license in the primary state of residence or be licensed in the state where the work is performed.
• Meet contact hour requirements for licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in medication calculations.
• Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
• Able to critically think and problem‑solve in routine and emergency situations.

Benefits

• 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.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

36 hours per week