Registered Nurse Nursing Facility

Baptist Health • Elizabethtown, KY

134d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team. Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care. Follows the professional standards of care. Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices. Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients. Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in specialty preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct comprehensive nursing care for patients from admission to discharge.
• Plan, assess, intervene, and evaluate patient care with an outcome-focused approach.
• Involve patients, families, providers, and care team members in the care process.
• Review and document care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
• Follow professional standards of care.
• Apply evidence and best practices to bedside caregiving.
• Prioritize care based on changing assessments and patient needs.
• Communicate ongoing with physicians and other departments.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree