BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care on a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Telemetry unit, focusing on post-op cardiac surgery and CHF patients. Responsibilities include conducting nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, and coordinating admission and discharge activities.
Cardiovascular, Thoracic Telemetry unit.
Overview: 4G, Cardiovascular, Thoracic Telemetry unit.
4G is a 20 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, Days
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.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.
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.
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Baptist health is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Requires a current RN licensure in Kentucky and either an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Mandatory certifications include BLS, with ACLS, PALS, NRP, and dysrhythmia class completion as required by the department.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Kentucky are often competitive, especially when employers want candidates with behavioral health or psychiatric experience. This role calls for an ADN or BSN, an active Kentucky or Compact State RN license, and at least 2 years of nursing experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to any behavioral health experience.
