RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Night Shift

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the 3rd shift, with a 36-hour work week. The ED handles high-volume, critically ill patients and emphasizes team-based care and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will hold an active Kentucky nursing license, with ACLS, PALS and BCLS certifications, and will participate in ongoing professional development within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky nursing license required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• BCLS and NIHSS training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing process for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Develops and evaluates a plan of care.
• Provide care according to policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership and critical thinking in care delivery.
• Participate in governance councils and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing process

Patient care

Education

Active Kentucky License

BCLS Required

ACLS Required

PALS Required

NIHSS

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: 3rd

Status:Full Time

Emergency Department:

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced ED treats an average of more than 180 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 thepatient’s care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. Theregistered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care and initiateschange 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:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• 1. Assessment
• 2. Develops a plan of care
• 3. Provides care according to policy and procedure
• 4. Evaluates patient response to interventions
• 5. Organizational skills
• 6. Leadership skills and critical thinking

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• 1. Active Kentucky License
• 2. BCLS Required
• 3. ACLS Required
• 4. PALS Required
• 5. NIHSS

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.