Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

PTO

Maternity/Paternity leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee assistance

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide leadership and clinical oversight in patient care. The role involves prescribing, delegating, and coordinating nursing care, plus teaching patients and families, while fostering a positive service environment.

The RN will assess patient needs, implement appropriate interventions, and delegate tasks while guiding a patient-care plan in collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Assessment of patient needs and priorities.
• Coordinate and delegate nursing care across shifts.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs.
• Implement interventions considering department scope.
• Delegate nursing activities and supervise; maintain a care plan.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Nursing leadership

Education

ADN or higher

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

5 days a week - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

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 RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• ADN or higher

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.