BHS·Louisville, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse implements and coordinates direct and indirect nursing care for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Responsibilities include assessing clinical status, developing care plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Weekly Hours: PRN
Status: PRN
A registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient/resident (infancy to geriatrics depending on scope of care in the nursing department in which he/she works) assigned to his/her care. He/she is responsible for the co-ordination of direct and indirect care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of Baptist Health emergency departments. Responsibilities will commensurate with the education preparation and demonstrated competencies.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Assesses patient/resident clinical status
Develops a plan of care
Implements/oversees the implementation of the nursing plan of care
Evaluates effectiveness
Communicates and validates patient care information
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Baptist health is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Requires an active Kentucky RN license, BSN (with some grandfathered exceptions), and certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS. A minimum of 2 years of ER experience is required.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.