Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Unit Full Time Weekend Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Unit. The role is full-time, night shifts (7p-7a) with every weekend, 36 hours weekly, in a Progressive Care Unit focused on pre/post-cardiac interventions and cardiac monitoring.

The RN will assess patient needs, implement interventions, and maintain a care plan. Active Kentucky RN license, BCLS and ACLS are required; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN License
• BLS Certification is required
• ACLS Certification is required

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, implement interventions, and maintain a nursing care plan.
• Provide care in a Cardiovascular Unit for pre- and post-cardiac interventions and cardiac monitoring.

Skills

Active Kentucky RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Summary

Seeking Registered Nurse for Cardiovascular Unit!

Job Description

Full Time, Nights (7p-7a - every weekend)

Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates

Join our team in the Cardiovascular Unit as a Registered Nurse, working Full Time, 36 Hours Weekly.

This is a Progressive Care Unit that consists of 15 beds on CVI and 16 beds on CVU. CVI specializes in caring for patients pre- and post-cardiac interventions such as PTCA, cardioversion, and generator implants, as well as those with atypical chest pain requiring cardiac monitoring. CVU provides post-op care for cardiac surgery patients following open-heart recovery. Our RN's care for patients through their entire journey, from intervention to discharge. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply. The Cardiac Nurse assesses patient needs, implements interventions, and maintains a nursing care plan to address those needs. Strong critical thinking skills are essential as nurses provide technical care and act as resources to guide patients and families through their cardiac journey.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky RN License
• BCLS Required
• ACLS Required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.