Summary

Job Description:

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Baptist Health is looking for an energetic & qualified candidate to join our family as a Staff RN in our LaGrange Emergency Department.

Job Summary:

A registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient/resident (infancy to geriatrics depending on scope of care in the nursing department in which he/she works) assigned to his/her care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job.  He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Assesses patient/resident clinical status

2. Develops a plan of care

3. Implements/oversees the implementation of the nursing care plan

4. Evaluates effectiveness of care plan

5. Communicates & validates patient care information

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience 

·         Active Kentucky RN License required

·         BCLS required

• NIHSS Required

·         BSN Required except as noted:

·         Individuals hired as a Staff RN prior to October 1, 2013 are grandfathered and exempt.

·         Individuals actively employed by the system prior to October 1, 2013 are eligible for hire as a new graduate nurse without a BSN provided they enroll within one (1) year of transfer and complete their BSN within five (5) years of hire.

·         Experienced RNs hired after October 1, 2013, who do not hold a BSN may only be hired with the approval of the CNO and/or applicable Vice President provided the RN enrolls in a BSN program within one (1) year of hire and completes their BSN within five (5) years of hire.

·         ACLS & PALS required

BLS required

NIHSS required

Baptist is a leader with providing exceptionally high patient care. As a faith-based health system, Baptist Health places special emphasis on our Core Values of treating all with integrity, respect and compassion, with a focus on excellence and collaboration in all that we do, helping us to experience the joy of caring for other. We invite you to join our family!

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.