Full Time Nights RN- 5 South Observation Unit

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Louisville, KY is seeking a Full Time Nights RN for the 5 South Observation Unit. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, monitoring low-acuity patients, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have an active Kentucky RN license, with BLS and ACLS certifications. If you are driven by clinical excellence and teamwork, apply now to be part of a supportive health family.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Kentucky RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• NIH Certification training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to low-acuity observation patients.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support efficient patient flow.
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidence-based standards of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Patient monitoring

Education

Active Kentucky RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

12-Lead EKG training

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Full Time Nights RN- 5 South Observation Unit page is loaded## Full Time Nights RN- 5 South Observation Unitlocations: Louisville, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26096463**Summary**ACLS BLS NIH Certification- training available 12 Lead EKG- training available Phlebotomy**Job Description:**## **Job Summary**The 5 South Observation Unit is a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment designed to support both the Emergency Department and telemetry units. This 21‑bed unit provides short‑term observation for low‑acuity patients to determine whether inpatient admission is needed. With strong nurse‑to‑patient ratios and a collaborative care model, this unit is an excellent fit for nurses with backgrounds in Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, intermediate care, or ambulatory care.## **Principal Duties and Responsibilities*** Provide high‑quality nursing care to low‑acuity observation patients.* Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment in a fast‑paced environment.* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support efficient patient flow.* Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition.* Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidence‑based standards of care.## **Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required*** **Active Kentucky RN license*** **BLS*** **ACLS*** **NIH Certification** – training available* **12‑Lead EKG** – training available* **Phlebotomy****Work Experience****Education**### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.[](blob:https://bhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/a8a708be-b857-4769-b594-1640711cf5ea)0:00 / 2:44