RN - Cardiology Department

Summary

Job Description:

Five 8-hour shifts per week with on-call rotation for weekend call shifts.

Shifts may rotate depending on staffing needs but primarily a 0730-1600 shift

On call rotation is for weekends and holidays 0700-1500 and rotated between nursing staff

This position will work between Cardiology and Cardiac Rehab to assist with admissions and staff coverage.

Will rotate on call shifts with nurses within the department. May have to stay past end of shift time to complete studies on occasion.

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.

Job Duties:

• Assessment and identification of patient needs

• 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.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• ADN or Higher
• BLS / ACLS mandatory. Will have 3 months to obtain ACLS if not initially certified.
• Background in Cardiology with rhythm interpretation STONGLY preferred. Will complete education/testing modules during orientation for rhythm interpretation.

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

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.