Registered Nurse (RN)

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Buyback

Compassionate Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking an Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular, Thoracic Telemetry unit (4H). The nurse will provide direct patient care on a 23-bed telemetry unit focusing on post-op CABG patients and moderate risk chest pain cases.

The role requires Kentucky RN licensure and a nursing degree (BSN or ADN). ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications and dysrhythmia training are required by the department. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing.
• ACLS, PALS or NRP certifications required.
• Dysrhythmia class completion as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct patient care on 4H telemetry.
• Perform nursing rounds, assessments and treatments.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide patient and family-centered education and care planning.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BLS

Dysrhythmia class

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Registered Nurse : Cardiovascular, Thoracic Telemetry unit.Unit Description:4H is a 23 bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.Shift: Full-time, DaysJob Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.S/he honors patients’ mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.R is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.As a clinical nurse, this individual spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc.Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.Those with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.Basic life supportACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.Benefits:Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportRetirement with Company MatchIf 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.