Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiothoracic Telemetry Stepdown

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within first 30 days

Paid time off

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for our 5D Cardiothoracic Telemetry/Cardiac Step Down Unit at the Edgewood Hospital.

The RN will provide evidence-based care on a 36-bed unit, working night shifts (7P–7A) and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Qualified candidates will have a nursing degree from an accredited program, a compact license in their primary state if eligible, and a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited School of Nursing.
• Compact (multi-state) license eligible in the primary state of residence.
• Licensed to practice in the state where work is performed.
• Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including state requirements.
• Preceptorship and orientation completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to designated patients using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, and empathy in patient and family interactions.
• Utilize clinical standards and policies for safe medication administration.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Nursing theory

Medication calculations

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiothoracic Telemetry Stepdown

Job Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 36

Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our TCU 5D Cardiac Step Down Unit located within the Edgewood Hospital.

Registered Nurse (RN), 5D Cardiothoracic Telemetry/Cardiac - 36 Bed Unit

Shift/Hours: Full-Time - 36 hours/week, Night Shift 7P-7A

Job Description:

The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. Must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

A general job description can be provided upon request.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing.

If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.

Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed.

Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.

Focus of education promotes nurses' ability to practice in clinical area assigned.

Specialized Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.

Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.

Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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