Registered Nurse Tele/ Progressive Unit FT

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health Paducah is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift (7P-7A) on a 41-bed intermediate care unit. The unit provides care for medical-surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmias and related conditions requiring cardiac monitoring.

The RN coordinates nursing care, teaches patients and families, and demonstrates leadership by collaborating with the healthcare team to maintain high professional standards in a demanding clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing is required.
• Experience in medical-surgical care and cardiac monitoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients.
• Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership with the care team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

RN licensure (KY Board of Nursing)

Job description

BE PART OF OUR TEAM!!! Full-time/ 7P-7A

Baptist Health Paducah

Located in Paducah, KY

Unit is a 41-bed intermediate-level care unit, delivering care to medical-surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmias respiratory illness and/or significantly altered hemodynamics which require cardiac monitoring. The most common diagnoses/surgeries include coronary artery disease requiring treatment (NSTEMI or at risk for developing a STEMI); postcritical care myocardial infarctions (STEMI); post-coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG)/valve replacements; postcardiac intervention procedures; temporary and permanent pacemakers; chest pain, congestive heart failure, antiplatelet therapy, respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and anti-arrhythmic/hemodynamic infusions.

The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.