Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description:Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular, Thoracic Telemetry unit.Unit Description:4H is a 23 bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.Shift: Full-time, NightsJob Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.* S/he honors patients' mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.* Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.* Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.* Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.* R is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.* As a clinical nurse, this individual spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc.Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:* Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.* Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.* Those 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.* Basic life support* ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.Benefits:* Tuition Assistance reimbursement program* Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportIf 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.