Emergency Department RN
Georgetown, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Emergency Department RN

Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 1st shift, 3x12s (7a-7p), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week, weekends and holidays as needed

Role Summary

The RN provides patient-centered nursing care in the Emergency Department, based on evidence, current research, and hospital and department policies. Responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive patient assessments, prioritizing needs, and developing a problem list
• Implementing and documenting care, therapies, and procedures within scope of practice
• Communicating changes in patient condition and responding appropriately
• Providing patient and family education and explaining procedures and treatments
• Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge, including coordination with Case Management
• Delegating tasks and overseeing team members' patient care activities
• Participating in unit quality improvement activities, such as patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits
• Providing input into patient and nurse assignments based on staffing, unit activity, and acuity

The nursing team handles respiratory treatments and equipment, including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilation.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)