BHLEX Staff RN-EP Lab-Full-Time,Days

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, Vision, Dental

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the EP Lab. This full-time, first-shift position supports the Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs with direct patient care and leadership responsibilities.

The role includes assessment, care planning, supervision of patient care delivery, and participation in invasive cardiac procedures. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and completion of a dysrhythmia class as required by department.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; obtain within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months for experienced nurses and 1 year for new graduates.
• Associate degree holders with <10 years of experience must enroll in a BSN program within 12 months and complete it within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs.
• Develop patient care plans.
• Provide direct care.
• Manage patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Support for quality care.
• Foster a healing environment.
• Care for patients before, during and after surgery.
• Incorporate the nursing process in clinical decisions across all phases.

Skills

Supervision

Delegation

Clinical decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

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Job Description:

Registered Nurse-EP Lab

Full Time I First Shift

Diagnostic and Imaging I Lexington, Ky

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Baptist Health invasive cardiac services, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment and research. Our three units encompass the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit. Our invasive Cardiac Services include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also serves as our preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient’s journey.

Description RN-EP Lab:

• This position is M-F, 3-12 hours shifts. NO call, no holidays or weekends.
• Assessment of patients’ needs.
• Development of patient care plans.
• Provision of direct care.
• Management of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Support for quality care.
• Customer relations and healing environment.
• Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
• Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.

Qualifications RN-EP Lab:

• Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months for experienced nurses and 1 year for new graduates.
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Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.