Observation Registered Nurse PRN Night Shift (bhs)
Job posting number: #173114 (Ref:R24081103)
Job Description
Job Description:
PRN, night shift
About the Unit:
The Observation Unit has 32 beds and is a designed to provide a hybrid of care between emergency and traditional inpatient services. Patients are followed for a length of stay not to exceed 23 hours. A mid-level provider is on the unit 24/7 to provide high quality, prompt care. Nurses care for patients with a heavy emphasis on cardiovascular and neurovascular diagnoses.
Job Duties:
The observation nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The observation Registered Nurse 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. Observation RNs must have strong critical thinking skills. This unit is a great fit for nurses with a background in ER or telemetry but new graduate nurses are welcome to apply.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:
Active Kentucky RN License
BCLS Required
ACLS Required