Registered Nurse Surgical Tele

Baptist Health Kentucky • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

Registered Nurse - 5th Floor Surgical Telemetry $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Full-Time 7p - 7a 15% Shift Differential 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. 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.

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.
• 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.
• Review and document care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
• Follow professional standards of care.
• Apply evidence, professional standards, and best practices to bedside caregiving.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.

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