ED OBSERVATION UNIT RN FULL-TIME NIGHTS

Summary

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Baptist Health Louisville team during a period of rapid expansion. Our 30+ bed Observation Unit supports both the Emergency Department and telemetry units by caring for lowacuity patients who require a short period of additional evaluation before determining whether admission to a telemetry unit is necessary. This fastpaced environment offers excellent nursetopatient ratios and is an ideal fit for nurses with backgrounds in Telemetry, Emergency Department, ICU/CCU, and similar acutecare settings.

The following summarizes the major functions of this position. Responsibilities may evolve as professional practice standards advance.

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to guide patient care.

• Develops individualized plans of care using evidencebased standards.

• Provides care aligned with policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards, as well as Baptist Health Louisville's mission, vision, values, and model of care.

• Evaluates patient responses to treatment and adjusts care accordingly.

• Applies strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, organizational, and leadership skills in all aspects of care delivery.

• Active Kentucky RN License

• BCLS

• ACLS

Work Experience

Education