Summary

Job Description:

ER Regional Float Team RN - PRN Nightshift

Shift: 3rd

Status: PRN

Job Summary:

A registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient/resident (infancy to geriatrics depending on scope of care in the nursing department in which he/she works) assigned to his/her care. He/she is responsible for the co-ordination of direct and indirect care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of Baptist Health emergency departments.  Responsibilities will commensurate with the education preparation and demonstrated competencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job.  He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Assesses patient/resident clinical status

Develops a plan of care  

Implements/oversees the implementation of the nursing plan of care

Evaluates effectiveness

Communicates and validates patient care information

Attends Staff Meetings

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience 

• Active Kentucky RN License required

• BCLS required

• ACLS & PALS required

• NIHSS Required

• 2-3 years ER experience required

• BSN or Nursing Certification required except as noted:

• ​Individuals hired as a Staff RN prior to October 1, 2013 are grandfathered and exempt from obtaining a BSN or Certification.
• Associate degreed New Graduate Nurses must obtain a BSN by agreeing to enroll in a program within 1 year of hire/transfer and complete the degree within 5 years of hire/transfer.
• RN’s with less than 5 years of experience as a nurse must enroll in a BSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of hire.
• RN’s with 5 years of experience or greater as a nurse must complete one of the following: (a) Obtain a BSN by agreeing to enroll in a program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of hire or (b) Obtain a Nursing Certification within one year of hire or as soon as eligible to sit for the certification.

• TNCC preferred

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.