RN PRN Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking a registered nurse to apply the nursing process for patients across the lifespan, from infancy to geriatrics, ensuring care aligns with Kentucky Nursing Laws and hospital policies. The role emphasizes collaboration with the inter-professional team to improve outcomes and professional practice.

Active Kentucky licensure is required; a BSN is preferred, and BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky license is required to practice in Kentucky.
• BSN degree is preferred but not required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care aligning with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based and hospital governance activities to promote quality care.

Education

Active Kentucky License

BSN preferred

BLS within 90 days

Job description

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.