RN - Emergency Department - Full Time, Nights (3p-3a)

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health is seeking an RN for full-time night shifts in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care in the Emergency Department, with a 36-hour work week and a third shift (3pm–3am).

The nurse will operate within the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and participate in unit governance and continuous professional development. New graduates with appropriate training are welcome; the ED operates with a multidisciplinary team and supports clinical autonomy through

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• NIHSS certification or training documented.

Responsabilités

• Assessment of patient condition and needs.
• Develops a plan of care for each patient.
• Provides care according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Exhibits leadership and critical thinking in care delivery.

Connaissances

Active Kentucky License

BCLS Certified

ACLS Certified

PALS Certified

NIHSS

Formation

Registered Nurse license (Kentucky)

Description du poste

Summary

RN Full-Time Nights 3p-3a

Job Description

Hours: 36

Shift: 3pm-3am (third shift)

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 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.