RN

Summary

Job Description:

The 5 South Observation Unit supports both the Emergency Department and Telemetry units by caring for lowacuity patients who require shortterm monitoring to determine if inpatient admission is necessary. This unit is ideal for nurses who thrive in fastpaced clinical environments and enjoy working collaboratively across multiple specialties.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Observation Unit team. This role involves rapid assessment, patient monitoring, and coordination of care for individuals under observation status. Nurses with backgrounds in Telemetry, Emergency Department (ED), intermediate care, or ambulatory care will excel in this setting.

In this dynamic and teamdriven environment, the Registered Nurse will perform comprehensive patient assessments, provide continuous monitoring, and deliver timely interventions for patients placed in observation. The RN will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to determine patient disposition, ensure accurate documentation, and provide evidencebased nursing care aligned with unit protocols. Additional responsibilities include supporting patient education, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining a safe, organized, and patientcentered care environment.

Active Kentucky RN license

BCLS certification (training available)

ACLS certification (training available)

NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred

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