RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Day Shift, 11-11p

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role involves implementing the nursing process for patients from infancy to geriatric, with emphasis on high-quality, evidence-based care in a STEMI-designated center.

As part of a fast-paced ED, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes, participate in governance councils, and contribute to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license is required.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• BSN is required, except for staff hired before 2013 who are grandfathered.
• New graduates with appropriate training are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop a care plan.
• Provide care in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and professionalism.
• Exhibit leadership and critical thinking in a fast-paced ED.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Active Kentucky RN license

BSN required

BCLS ACLS PALS certifications

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: 1st (11a-11p)

Status: Full Time

Emergency Department:

Newly expanded, the Emergency Department has thirty-two beds divided into four pods of eight beds each (staffed with one provider, two RNs and one tech per pod), and nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit, this fast-paced ED treats an average of more than 150 patients per day. Types of cases include acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries and psychiatric patients. We are recognized by the American Heart Association as both a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center. The ages of those treated range from neonate to geriatric. An extensive orientation program allows the emergency nurse to work autonomously with a wide range of clinical specialties in treating the emergent patients and families. The ED fosters high levels of teamwork and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary group of professionals. New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcomed.

Job Summary

Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) assigned to his/her care and is responsible for the patient's care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.

National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for the registered nurse as he/she utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment. The registered nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Also, the registered nurse will serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching and learning across the healthcare continuum.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessment
• Develops a plan of care
• Provides care according to policy and procedure
• Evaluates patient response to interventions
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills and critical thinking

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• Active Kentucky License
• BCLS Required
• ACLS Required
• PALS Required
• BSN required except as noted: Individuals hired as a Staff RN prior to October 1, 2013 are grandfathered and exempt.
• Individuals actively employed by the system prior to October 1, 2013 are eligible for hire as a new graduate nurse without a BSN provided they enroll within 1 year of transfer and complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Experienced RNs hired after October 1, 2013 who do not hold a BSN may only be hired with the approval of the CNO and/or applicable Vice President provided the RN enrolls in a BSN program within 1 year of hire and completes the BSN within 5 years of hire.

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.