Heart Failure Clinic Registered Nurse

Davita Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Paducah, Kentucky. This position involves prescribing and coordinating nursing care for patients, participating in family teaching, and ensuring high standards of nursing practice. Candidates must possess an active RN license and ideally a BSN, with a preference for those with cardiology experience. Comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and paid time off, are offered.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Paid Time Off available upon hire

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Qualifications

• Current and active licensure by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• BSN preferred and 2 years cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and identification of patient needs.
• Implementation of appropriate interventions based on patient needs.
• Delegation and supervision of nursing care activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care Coordination

Delegation of Nursing Care

Supervisory Skills

Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease

Education

Current RN Licensure in Kentucky

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description:

The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment.

Job Duties:

• Assessment and identification of patient needs
• Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
• Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.

Requirements

• Current and active licensure by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required

Preferred Requirements

• BSN preferred.
• 2 years of cardiology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular assessment, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, current medical and surgical treatments, and emergency procedures preferred.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

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.