Registered Nurse (RN)

Baptist Healthcare System•Richmond, KY

About The Position

Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. Follows established nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; 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. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit
Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Completion and maintenance of BLS.
ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.
NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.
BLS Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Patient assessment
Nursing diagnosis
Planning
Intervention
Evaluation
Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision
Establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care
Assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
Performs technical aspects of care competently