Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Registered Nurse Progressive Care

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeElizabethtown, KY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution is required.
Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within six months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is required within six months of hire.
Crisis Prevention certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care for patients from 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.
Maintain ongoing communication with physicians and other hospital departments.

Desired Qualifications

Recent experience in the specialty is preferred.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Part-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.

About the Company

Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Little Rock, AR
Founded: 1924

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