Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary

Job Description

Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular, Thoracic Telemetry unit.

Unit Description

4H is a 23 bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Shift: Full-time, Nights

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.

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S/he honors patients’ mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.

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Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.

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Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.

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Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.

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R is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.

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As a clinical nurse, this individual spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required

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Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.

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Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.

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Those with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.

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Basic life support

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ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.

Benefits

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Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

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Life Insurance

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Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

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Identity Theft Protection

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• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
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• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
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• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
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PTO Sell Back Program

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Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

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• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
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Retirement with Company Match

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