Registered Nurse Weekend Program Short Stay Unit

Kyeatright; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Weekend Program in the Short Stay Unit. The role involves direct patient care from admission to discharge on weekend night shifts (1p-1a) with a 15% shift differential and a 25% weekend differential.

Qualified candidates hold an ADN and KY RN licensure; ACLS within 6 months, BLS within 90 days, NIHSS within 6 months, and complete mandatory crisis prevention training. BSN preferred; prior specialty experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ADN degree from an accredited institution
• Current unrestricted RN license in Kentucky
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• NIHSS required within 6 months of hire
• Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training within orientation period and annually
• Recent specialty experience preferred
• BSN degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct comprehensive nursing care for patients from admission to discharge
• Provide care within the Short Stay Unit during weekend program
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Critical care

Education

ADN

RN license KY

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse Weekend Program Short Stay Unit### Registered Nurse Weekend Program Short Stay UnitApply: Elizabethtown, KY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26108209**Summary****Job Description:****Registered Nurse Weekend Program - Short Stay Unit****Full-Time 1p - 1a****15% Shift Differential****25% Weekend Differential** The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. **Requirements:*** Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.* Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.* Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.* National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 6 months of hire.* Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Recent experience in specialty preferred.* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution. **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### *If 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.