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Job Description:
$$ Sign on bonus up to $30,000 available $$
Full time 36 weekly hours, Night shift
About the Unit:
We are looking for high performing Registered Nurses to join our team and provide best practice post-op care in ourVascular-Thoracic Unit (VTU / 5 East). This highly specialized, high acuity 21-bed unit provides care to patients post vascular and thoracic surgery. Our care delivery is evidence based and our interdisciplinary team is highly collegial. This active, fast-paced unit cares for patients who have had carotid surgery, lower extremity bypass, aneurysm repairs, arterial-lines, advanced DVT intervention, chest tubes, etc. RNs in this unit have autonomous scheduling and do an everythird-weekend rotation. If you are interested in continuous learning and working with the latest technologies at a Magnet-facility, apply today!
Job Duties:
The Vascular Thoracic nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions. The 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. Vascular Thoracic nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient's healthcare journey.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience
Active Kentucky License
BCLS Required
ACLS Required
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 race, color, national origin, gender, sexual 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.
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