Registered Nurse Progressive Care

Baptist Healthcare System • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Full-Time 7p - 7a The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care. Follows the professional standards of care. 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 required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 6 months 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

• direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge
• Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care
• Follows the professional standards of care
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients
• Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees