RN- PACU Full Time

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care, coordinate nursing services, and lead by collaborating with the care team. You will participate in patient and family education and help maintain professional nursing standards in a clinical setting.

The role involves assessing patient needs, implementing interventions per department scope, delegating tasks, and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• One year nursing experience in critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and identification of patient needs
• Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
• Delegation of nursing care activities and supervision; maintains a plan for delivery of nursing care; ensures care is directed to resolve problems.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Education

RN licensure (KY Board)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

36 hours Full Time / 12-hour shifts

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.

Job Duties:

• Assessment and identification of patient needs
• Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
• Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• One year nursing experience critical care is preferred

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.