St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Edgewood, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical care to patients in the Emergency Department. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Shift/Hours: Weekend Option 24/36, Full Time, 36 hours/week, 7P-7A
The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. Must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. A general job description can be provided upon request.
Market context
Kentucky emergency departments typically need registered nurses who can handle fast-paced, high-acuity care and adapt to variable staffing needs. This role is competitive because employers look for strong clinical judgment, medication-calculation accuracy, and an active nursing license; benefits often include paid time off, competitive pay, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and health coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and be ready to show recent ED or acute-care experience.
Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned. Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures. Kind and Length of Experience: Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area. Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a valid nursing license, including a Compact license if eligible. Proficiency in nursing theory, clinical practice standards, and medication calculations is required.
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