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Emergency Room Registered Nurse - PRN

Jennie Stuart Health·Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department, including triage, assessment, and the development of individualized care plans. Coordinate with the healthcare team to deliver age-appropriate interventions and ensure a safe patient environment.

To provide care to patients that present to the Emergency Department. Provide care to patients within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Essential functions

Completes nursing HX and assessment accurately with in expected time frames.

Determines and delivers age appropriate care.

Delegates duties based on complexity of patient needs.

Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care.

Develops and prioritizes individualized plan of care.

Coordinates and collaborates plan of care with health care team.

Incorporates discharge planning needs in plan of care.

Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible.

Administers medication observing the "5 rights".

Administers medication correctly based on patient's age, and clinical condition.

Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations.

Provides safe environment.

Includes patient, caregivers, and disciplines in care, council and health teaching.

Demonstrates correct use and troubleshooting of equipment.

Evaluates the efficacy of plan of care.

Modifies based on patient's current condition.

Ability to supervise staff members who provide direct patient care.

Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care.

Responsible and accountable for all actions.

Accurately completes Triage assessment of patient and assigns appropriate acuity category.

Completes all documents accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current Kentucky or compact state license and BLS certification. ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred, and at least one year of acute care experience is desired.

  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Staff Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Triage
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Acute Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Care Planning

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Jennie Stuart Health

Mission – Jennie Stuart Health is committed to excellence in service; we exist to promote, to preserve, and to accommodate the growing healthcare needs of our community. Jennie Stuart Health, in recognition of its mission, will strive passionately to pursue a culture of...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Kentucky LPN roles remain steady

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.

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