Registered Nurse Tele​/Progressive Unit

Position: Registered Nurse Tele/ Progressive Unit FT
Summary

Job Description:

BE PART OF OUR TEAM!!! Full-time/ 7P-7A

Baptist Health Paducah

Located in Paducah, KY

Unit is a 41-bed intermediate-level care unit, delivering care to medical-surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmias respiratory illness and/or significantly altered hemodynamics which require cardiac monitoring. The most common diagnoses/surgeries include coronary artery disease requiring treatment (NSTEMI or at risk for developing a STEMI); post critical care myocardial infarctions (STEMI); post-coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG)/valve replacements; postcardiac intervention procedures; temporary and permanent pacemakers;

chest pain, congestive heart failure, antiplatelet therapy, respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and anti-arrhythmic/hemodynamic infusions.

The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Work Experience

Education
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.