Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surge/Telemetry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med/Surg Telemetry unit (22 beds) in Richmond, KY. This full-time, first-shift position focuses on general medical-surgical and telemetry patients, with a variety of post-operative and acute conditions.

You will deliver professional nursing care under supervision, adhering to established procedures and nursing processes to promote healing and wellness.

Qualifications

• RN licensure recognized by Kentucky State Board
• BLS certification required
• ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire
• NIHSS within 3 months of hire
• Temporary Kentucky work permit acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions
• Delegate nursing activities and supervise delivery of care
• Follow nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Telemetry

FULL TIME 1ST SHIFT

Med Surg Telemetry is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. Follows established nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.

• Assessment and identification of patient needs and 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.
• Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit
• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Completion and maintenance of BLS.
• ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.
• BLS Required

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.