Company Overview
UofL Health is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, more than 250 physician practice locations, and more than 1,200 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.
Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Registered Nurses (RN) to join our Emergency Department team at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. The RN will provide high-quality acute care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative team committed to excellence in emergency medicine.
Duties
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and initial triage evaluations to prioritize care needs.
- Administer medications and injections accurately while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Manage airway support, IV infusions, and catheter care for patients requiring critical or acute interventions.
- Document patient information accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Assist in procedures including suturing, tube feeding management, and specimen collection/processing as required.
- Provide compassionate patient care in emergency situations, including trauma response and acute pain management.
Requirements
- Valid RN license with current registration in the state of practice or compact license.
- Proven experience in emergency medicine or critical care settings such as ICU or Level I/II trauma centers.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques relevant to emergency care.
- Ability to perform advanced skills including IV insertion, ventilator management, and sterile processing procedures.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, behavioral health patients, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Join our team as we deliver lifesaving care through expertise, compassion, and innovation in one of the region’s leading emergency departments!
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Acute care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- KY Registered Nurse License or compact RN license (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Louisville, KY 40215 (Required)
Work Location: In person
