Registered Nurse Ortho
Baptist Healthcare System•Elizabethtown, KY
About The Position
The Registered Nurse for 2 North Ortho is responsible and accountable for providing direct, comprehensive nursing care to patients from admission through discharge. The nurse reviews and documents care provided, care outcomes, and evaluations of care; follows professional standards of care; and prioritizes care in response to changing patient assessments and needs. The role includes ongoing communication with physicians and other hospital departments.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Kentucky.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Obtain Crisis Prevention certification within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in the specialty.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care from patient admission through discharge.
- Review and document care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
- Follow professional standards of care.
- Prioritize care based on changing patient assessments and needs.
- Communicate on an ongoing basis with physicians and other hospital departments.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Tuition assistance reimbursement program.
- Paid time off available for use upon hire.
- Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Bereavement leave, including for pets.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement plans with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
