Orthopedic Post Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville operates a two-ward orthopedic unit on a private-room, postoperative telemetry floor. The orthopedic program is highly regarded, including knee replacements, with new graduate nurses welcome and the option of a sign-on bonus for experienced candidates.

Full-time role: 36 hours per week on night shift, providing specialized orthopedic nursing care, with opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient outcomes in a top-ranked hospital.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
• Provide patient and family education and resources for the orthopedic journey.
• Support continuity of nursing care on the postoperative orthopedic telemetry floor.

Skills

RN license

BCLS

ACLS preferred

Education

Registered Nurse license (Kentucky)

Job description

Summary

Full Time 36 weekly hours, night shift

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates!

About the Unit

Baptist Louisville has two 24 bed all private room Orthopedic units. This is a post-operative surgical telemetry floor specializing in Orthopedics. The Orthopedic program is top-ranked by US News and World Report as a high performing hospital in knee replacements. New Graduate Nurses welcome.

Job Duties

The Orthopedic Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The Nurse 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. Orthopedic nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The Orthopedic nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient's orthopedic journey.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• Active Kentucky RN License
• BCLS required
• ACL S preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.