Orthopedic Post Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

Baptist Healthcare System • Louisville, KY

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Full Time 36 weekly hours, night shift Sign On Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates! About the Unit: Baptist Louisville has two 24 bed all private room Orthopedic units. This is a post-operative surgical telemetry floor specializing in Orthopedics. The Orthopedic program is top-ranked by US News and World Report as a high performing hospital in knee replacements. New Graduate Nurses welcome.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky RN License
• BCLS required

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• The Orthopedic Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient.
• The Nurse 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.
• Orthopedic nurses must have strong critical thinking skills.
• The Orthopedic nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s orthopedic journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees