Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors in accordance with RN scope of practice and department policies
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized care plans using all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice
• Coordinate and provide direct patient care activities including nursing rounds, treatments, and facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Deliver patient and family-centered education, explaining procedures, treatments, and processes while addressing educational needs based on level of comprehension
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members in support of the plan of care
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a dynamic Emergency Department environment with clinical autonomy and a strong focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Supportive team culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and nursing excellence