Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and department policies.
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process.
• Facilitate patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching, execution of discharge orders, and coordination with case management.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on relevant computer systems and clinical applications.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous nursing experience in an emergency department or acute care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

• Join a team committed to evidence-based nursing practice, patient-centered care, and a healing environment that supports clinical autonomy and professional growth.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive setting that values nursing excellence and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.