Registered Nurse Progressive Care

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to clinical excellence and teamwork. As a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit, you will provide comprehensive care to patients, ensuring their needs are met from admission to discharge. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference. Enjoy benefits such as tuition assistance, paid time off, and retirement plans with company match. If you're passionate about nursing and looking for a place to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in Kentucky is required.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications must be obtained within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Reviews and documents care provided and outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication with Physicians

Prioritizing Care

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Job description

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Full-Time 7p - 7a

15% Shift Differential

The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.

• Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.

• Follows the professional standards of care.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.

• Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Requirements:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.

• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 6 months of hire.

• Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience in specialty preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

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.