RN Observation Unit FT Days

Baptist Health; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd's Emergency Department Observation Unit in New Albany, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts (7am-7pm). The 29-bed unit observes patients expected to stay less than 24 hours and offers a sign-on bonus for experienced external applicants.

RN license, BLS, and ACLS required within specified timelines. Responsibilities include direct patient care from admission to discharge while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana or compact RN license.
• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.
• ACLS required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Function as an on-shift team member delivering patient care to patients, families, and co-workers.
• Collaborate with ED staff to ensure timely assessment and interventions.

Skills

RN license (Indiana or compact)

BLS for Healthcare Provider

ACLS within 12 months of hire

Education

RN license (Indiana or compact)

BLS for Healthcare Provider

ACLS certification

Job description

## RN Observation Unit FT DaysApply: New Albany, IN: Full time: Posted Today: R26107980**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. EOE. ### *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!*