RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, ED, 7p-7a

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) in the Emergency Department at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital ( Louisville, KY ) provides nursing care across age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments from admission to discharge, administering medications per policy, planning age-appropriate care with the care team, prioritizing patient problems, implementing care interventions, evaluating patient/family teaching, and coordinating with unlicensed staff. The role requires leadership and teamwork, involvement in discharge planning, adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, and may involve orienting new staff and serving as relief charge nurse as needed. Education and training pathways emphasize an Associate’s Degree in Nursing with a BSN pathway, licensure in Kentucky, and ongoing professional development; certification in BLS is required, with PALS/ACLS potentially required for certain units.