Summary

Job Description:

Weekly Hours: 24

Status: Part Time

Shift: Mid Shift 1P-1A WOW

Friday/Saturday Preferred

Emergency Department:

The Emergency Department (ED) at Baptist Health La Grange provides quality care for patients of all ages and conditions ranging from acute musculoskeletal injuries, to stoke, or resuscitating cardiac arrests. The pace and patient acuity of the department varies on any given day or hour, with an average of 40 visits daily. The department is proud of playing a large role in being a certified chest pain center, primary stroke center, and Pathway recognized. Previous Emergency Department experience is preferred but new graduate nurses are welcome.

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. 

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.