RN Observation Unit FT Days

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Observation Unit. This full-time role (36 hours weekly) offers day shifts from 7am to 7pm with eligibility for a sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for experienced external applicants.

The Observation Unit provides quick turnover and varied cases; new graduates are welcome to apply. You will perform direct patient care from admission to discharge as part of a collaborative on-shift team.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN license or RN license via compact state.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Collaborate with on-shift team to meet patient/family needs.
• Perform duties in ED Observation Unit with varied cases.

Skills

RN license

BLS for healthcare provider

ACLS for Healthcare provider

Education

RN license/registration

Job description

Summary (3) 12-hr shifts/wk Rotates every 4th weekend Holidays as required

Job Description

Seeking Registered Nurse! Baptist Health Floyd, Emergency Department Observation Unit Full-time (36 Hours Weekly), Days (7am-7pm) Benefit Eligible $$ Up to $25K Sign On Bonus Eligible for Experienced External Applicants Only! $$

Job Duties

In this role, the RN will be responsible and accountable for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse will function as an on-shift team member providing direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and co-workers.

About the Unit

The Observation Unit is a 29-bed unit affiliated with the Emergency Department and observes patients who are expected to be in the hospital less than 24 hours. Nurses in this unit care for a variety of patients including chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, heart catheterizations, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, UTIs, and DVTs. The unit is staffed with a provider between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM each day of the week to provide support and high-level care. New Graduate RNs welcome.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana or compact state RN license required.
• BLS for healthcare provider required.
• ACLS for Healthcare provider required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization.
• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
• We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150.

Other Information

Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

EEO Statement

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law.

Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.

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