Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary

Job Description:

RN Telemetry 3 South

Full Time 1st Shift

Services provided for patients with medical and cardiac diagnoses, acute exacerbation of a cardiac condition. In addition, 3-South will provide care for peripheral vascular interventions (radial or femoral) and cardiac catheterization patient PCI via radial and femoral approach.

Job Description:

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.

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

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education