RN (Clinical/Surgical)

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Louisville is seeking an RN in Surgical services, focusing on vascular surgery. The role is full-time with first shift responsibilities, involving pre/post-operative patient care and intense collaboration with the surgical team.

Requirements include ASN, active RN license and BLS. Surgical experience is preferred; a peri-op 101 course may be required within 60 days if absent. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• ASN is required for this RN surgical role.
• RN license must be active at hire date.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Pre/post op nursing care before, during, and after surgery.
• Develops an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Executes transitions of care with hospital and community resources.
• Implements physician orders in a timely manner.

Skills

RN Surgical

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

ASN

RN license

BLS

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Baptist Health Medical Group

RN Surgical

Vascular Surgery

St. Matthews area

Full Time/First Shift

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes and documents initial and ongoing patient assessments based on population served
• Pre/Post Op nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgery
• Establishes specific, realistic and measurable goals.
• Develops an individualized plan of care/education for each patient/family upon admission.
• Initiates and participates in transitions of care in collaboration with hospital and community resources.
• Collaborates with inter-professional team and updates plan appropriately.
• Implements nursing actions in a safe, timely manner.
• Utilizes appropriate technology to provide safe care.
• Exercises clinical reasoning in care delivery.
• Implements physician orders in a timely manner.
• Manages emergency situations appropriately.
• Implements patient and family education plan.
• Practices safe medication handling and administration.
• Collaborates with the inter-professional team.
• Prep patients for procedure
• Set up room for sterile procedures
• Monitor patients during procedure
• Assist Surgeon during sterile procedure

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's degree - ASN required
• RN surgical experience preferred
• RN License required
• BLS required
• If no surgical experience, RN will need to take peri-op 101 course within 8 weeks (60 days) post hire. Required.

RN, Surgical, Registered Nurse, Nurse

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.