Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Performs functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation and analysis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

• Work Experience
  :
  No experience required.
• Education
  :
  • Associate’s degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position.
• Additional Education
  :
  None.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  :
  • RN – Registered Nurse (eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky).
  • BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (required within 45 days).
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider (required within 12 months).
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (required within 12 months).

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

• Standing:
  Frequently
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Lifting 0‑25 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Lifting 25‑75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Lifting >75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying 0‑25 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Carrying 25‑75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying >75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25‑75 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling >75 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Climbing:
  Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping:
  Frequently
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling:
  Occasionally
• Reaching:
  Frequently
• Talking:
  Frequently
• Hearing:
  Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:
  Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:
  Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry:
  Frequently
• Running:
  Occasionally
• Vision:
  Depth Perception – Frequently
• Vision:
  Distinguish Color – Frequently
• Vision:
  Seeing Far – Frequently
• Vision:
  Seeing Near – Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
  High risk