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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED
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What they do
An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.
$83,258 / year median in Kentucky
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN)
- ED Baptist Health life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Kentucky, Richmond Sep 09, 2026 Summary 11a
- start
11p - end
5 weekend shifts required per 6 wk schedule
holidays required
1 on call shift per 6 wk schedule
Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN)
- Emergency Department
FULL TIME
- 2ND SHIFT 11a-11p
5 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
Holidays Required
1 on call shift per 6-week schedule The Emergency Department is a 19 bed/ 4 chaired area with a separate 2 bay, 1 bed clinical decision area designated for patients ranging in age from birth to death with health care needs from nonemergent to critical.
The unit has designated rooms used for life-threatening conditions with special equipment and supplies, and rooms designated as fast track for non-emergent patients
Job Description:
A Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. This individual honors patient's mind, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.
Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Requirements:
Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
Completion and maintenance of BLS.
ACLS & PALS
(or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.
Preferred TNCC
NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
Benefits:
Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE)
- 40 weekly hours (1.
0 FTE) Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance