ED RN
Sellersburg, Indiana
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 8218 Highway 311

RN - Emergency Department - Urgent Care

Location: Sellersburg, Indiana Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Specialty: Hospital, Direct Patient Care (Nursing) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 3rd shift, 3x12s (7p-7a), weekends and holidays as needed Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Job Summary

The RN provides direct patient care on the unit, including nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments; facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge; provides patient and family-centered education; and coordinates care and individualized treatment planning. Practice follows evidence-based standards, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, identifies risk factors, and develops prioritized problem lists
• Implements and evaluates patient care therapies and procedures, and responds to changes in patient condition
• Sets priorities for multiple patients, delegates tasks, and oversees team members
• Facilitates discharge by executing discharge orders and coordinating with Case Management
• Participates in unit quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Licensure: Valid, active RN license in Kentucky
• Certification: BLS
• Experience: Emergency Department (ED) experience of at least 1 year, with ED experience within the last year