Emergency Observation Registered Nurse Full Time Night Shift
Baptist HealthAbout the role
Job Description:
$$ Sign on bonus available $$
Full time 36 weekly hours, night shift
About the Unit:
The Observation Unit has 32 beds and is a designed to provide a hybrid of care between emergency and traditional inpatient services. Patients are followed for a length of stay not to exceed 23 hours. A mid-level provider is on the unit 24/7 to provide high quality, prompt care. Nurses care for patients with a heavy emphasis on cardiovascular and neurovascular diagnoses.
Job Duties:
The observation nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The observation Registered Nurse 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. Observation RNs must have strong critical thinking skills. This unit is a great fit for nurses with a background in ER or telemetry but new graduate nurses are welcome to apply.
Active Kentucky RN License
BCLS Required within 90 days of hire
ACLS Required within 90 days of hire
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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