Registered Nurse (RN) - 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

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Telemetry unit on the night shift (7A-7P). The 22-bed Med Surg Telemetry unit cares for medical/surgical and telemetry patients with diverse co-morbidities and complex needs.

The RN will provide professional nursing care, follow the nursing process, and ensure adherence to hospital policies and standards. The role requires current KY RN licensure, BLS, and timely ACLS/PALS and NIHSS training as indicated.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit.
• BLS certification required; ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Delegation of nursing care activities and supervision; maintain a plan for delivering nursing care.
• Access to medication storage and adherence to hospital policies.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Summary

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

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

FULL TIME - NIGHTS (7A-7P)

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

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.