Registered Nurse (RN), CVOU

BHS•Lexington, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health invasive cardiac services offers compassionate care, advanced treatment, and research across three units: the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit. Invasive Cardiac Services include a wide range of procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also functions as the preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, the focus is on treating the whole person, providing hope and strength to patients. Operating Room Nurses are responsible for providing care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery, utilizing clinical decision-making that incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.

Requirements

Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky
Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university
Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years
ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date if not already certified
ACLS certification required within 6 months for experienced nurses and 1 year for new graduates

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of ICU, CCU, or cardiovascular nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assessment of patients’ needs
Development of patient care plans
Provision of direct care
Management of patient care delivery
Demonstrate leadership skills
Support for quality care
Customer relations and a healing environment
On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation
Provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery
Supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students