RN, Medical Center Southwest, ED, 7p-7a

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients, conducting systematic assessments, administering medications, planning care, and teaching patients and families. They collaborate with the healthcare team and prioritize patient safety.

Essential Functions

• Conducts systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status.
• Administers medications per licensure authority and documents administration accurately.
• Plans care using current scientific knowledge and incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient problems, reflecting sensitivity to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
• Achieves desired outcomes by assessing, conducting, and evaluating patient and family teaching.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, preparing them for discharge and obtaining feedback.
• Collaborates with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers while ensuring safe patient care delivery.

Shift Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week
• Overtime Required: Infrequently

Shift Details

Shift: Nights
Start Time: 7P
End Time: 7A

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience

• Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)
• All new RN graduates participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)