Emergency Department RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 4000 Kresge Way
$2,078-2,302/weekTotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - Emergency Department
Location: Louisville, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Role Summary
The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the whole patient and a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Responsibilities include:
- Performing and documenting comprehensive patient assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing prioritized problem lists
- Providing and documenting direct patient care, treatments, and procedure monitoring
- Explaining procedures and providing patient and family education
- Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge, including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
- Delegating and overseeing team members' patient care activities
- Participating in unit quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Emergency Department (ED) experience: 2 years
- Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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