Job Description

Job Description:

RN

Emergency Department

2nd shift,

Hours:1pm-1am.

Job Summary:

Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) assigned to his/her care and is responsible for the patient’s care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.  The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-    governance councils. National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for the registered nurse as he/she utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment.  The registered nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. 

Staff RNs at the La Grange Hospital Emergency Room enjoy no to minimal weekend requirements. This unit has great nurse to patient ratios.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

1. Active Kentucky License

2. BCLS Required

3. ACLS Required

4. PALS Required

5. NIHSS Certification

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.