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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - WEO - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH

McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Posted Oct 9 · 1 year of experience

Unit and setting
Emergency Room (ER) · Hospital Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to traumaBroad spectrum of patients, short-stay to trauma
License
RN licenseCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Do you qualify?

License
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification
ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Experience
One year of professional experience as an RN One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred

Certification
BLS, or ACLS and PALS, preferred at hire
Experience
Recent emergency department or critical care experience Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required
Also asks
EPIC EHR training EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefits403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • BenefitsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • BenefitsTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • Competitive pay
  • Incentives
More benefits (11)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Life insurance
  • Mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Parental and FMLA leave
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development and continuing education support

The role and schedule

Charting
Epic
Day to day
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Day to day
Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes
Day to day
Evaluate, update and revise the plan of care Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
Day to day
Point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
Day to day
Administer medications safely per State of Practice and organizational policies Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures

The workplace

Mercy Health BSMH
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

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Original listing

Posted on Mercy Health BSMH’s careers page.

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Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Implementing clinical nursing interventions Having a highly diverse skillset Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures Other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN) Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required) As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

What's around it?

In McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

Living costs about 10% below the US average

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