Registered Nurse Progressive Care

@ BHS Baptist Healthcare System
BHS Baptist Healthcare Systembhsbaptisthealthcaresystem.com

Registered Nurse Progressive Care

Elizabethtown, KY
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Baptist Health is a healthcare provider focusing on clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation. This RN role cares for patients in the Progressive Care Unit, ensuring quality nursing from admission to discharge, with a supportive work environment and growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • ADN from accredited institution
  • Kentucky RN license
  • ACLS within 6 months
  • BLS within 90 days
  • NIHSS within 6 months

Qualifications

  • Recent specialty experience preferred
  • BSN from accredited institution

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Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Full-Time 7p - 7a

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.

  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.

  • Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

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. 

  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 6 months of hire.

  • Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent experience in specialty preferred.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

Benefits:

  • ​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

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.

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