Palliative Care Med Surg Weekend Only RN Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join their team in Louisville. This role involves implementing the nursing process for patients of all ages, ensuring compliance with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies. The nurse will play a vital role in promoting positive patient outcomes through collaboration with an inter-professional team and participation in governance councils. A commitment to clinical excellence and professional development is essential in this position, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about nursing and patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Nursing License is mandatory.
• BSN preferred for this nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients to ensure quality care.
• Develop evidence-based care plans for patients.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments effectively.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Clinical Reasoning

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Active Kentucky Nursing License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job Summary:

The registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient assigned to their care, regardless of age (infancy to geriatric). They are responsible for the patient's care in accordance with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality care, actively participating in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils to foster a healthy professional practice environment.

Guided by National Professional Nursing Standards, nurses utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning to exercise appropriate judgment. They collaborate with the inter-professional team to enhance patient outcomes and serve as role models through continuous professional development and lifelong learning. The Nursing Process serves as the framework for providing care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The major functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following. Registered nurses may perform other duties as needed, and specific functions may evolve with professional practice standards:

1. Perform assessment and reassessment of patients.
2. Develop care plans using evidence-based standards.
3. Provide care consistent with policies, procedures, current evidence-based standards, and Baptist Health Louisville's mission, vision, values, and care model.
4. Evaluate patient responses to treatment.
5. Apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning, organizational, and leadership skills.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Active Kentucky Nursing License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

If you wish to join a growing team committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, we encourage you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.