RN Palliative Care Part Time Nights

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at Baptist Health applies the nursing process to deliver care across the lifespan, from infancy to geriatrics, in a system focused on safety and quality. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and contribute to governance councils to improve outcomes.

Active Kentucky licensure is required; BSN preferred and BLS within 90 days. The role emphasizes lifelong learning and adherence to Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky License required.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Nursing Process as the framework for patient care across all ages.
• Collaborates with the inter-professional team to improve patient outcomes.
• Adheres to Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies; participates in governance councils.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Active Kentucky License

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned to his/her care regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) and is responsible for the patient’s care consistent with the Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality patient care and initiates change through active involvement in the unit-based and hospital shared governance councils while contributing to a healthy professional practice environment.

National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for nurses as they utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and exercise appropriate nursing judgment. The registered nurse collaborates with the inter‑professional team to enhance patient outcomes. The registered nurse serves as a role model through actively participating in the process of continuous professional development and lifelong learning. Utilizes the Nursing Process as the framework for providing care.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

Active Kentucky License

BSN preferred

BLS within 90 days

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.