Full Time Nights RN- 5 South Observation Unit

Baptist Health

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Louisville, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Kentucky RN License

Job overview

The 5 South Observation Unit is a 21-bed unit providing short-term observation for low-acuity patients to determine whether inpatient admission is needed. Nurses provide care in a fast-paced, team-focused environment supporting the Emergency Department and telemetry units. The unit is described as a fit for nurses with backgrounds in telemetry, emergency, intensive or intermediate care, or ambulatory care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical ThinkingClinical JudgmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient MonitoringNursing CareTelemetryEmergency CareIntensive CareIntermediate CareAmbulatory CareBLSACLSNIH Certification12-Lead EKGPhlebotomy

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDActive Kentucky RN License

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

ACLS

BLS

NIH Certification- training available

12 Lead EKG- training available

Phlebotomy

Job Description:

Job Summary

The 5 South Observation Unit is a fastpaced, teamfocused environment designed to support both the Emergency Department and telemetry units. This 21bed unit provides shortterm observation for lowacuity patients to determine whether inpatient admission is needed. With strong nursetopatient ratios and a collaborative care m odel, this unit is an excellent fit for nurses with backgrounds in Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, intermediate care, or ambulatory care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provide highquality nursing care to lowacuity observation patients.

Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment in a fastpaced environment.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support efficient patient flow.

Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition.

Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidencebased standards of care.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

Active Kentucky RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIH Certification - training available

12Lead EKG - training available

Phlebotomy

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.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."