BHS·Louisville, Kentucky
Provide intermediate-level care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as stroke, COPD, and congestive heart failure. Act as the care coordinator to meet patient needs within a fast-paced telemetry unit.
Baptist Health strives to cultivate a close-knit, positive and professional environment that encourages our employees to want to come to work every day. When you choose Baptist, you have an opportunity to play a role in providing compassionate, quality care that makes a difference in the lives of our patients and promotes joy throughout our communities.
Staff RN – 4 South Telemetry Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: 3rd Status: Full Time Baptist Health Louisville has seven Telemetry units in the main hospital: 4 South, 4 North, 4 East, 5 North, 6 South, 6 North, and 6 East. Each unit consists of 21 private rooms. The staff provides intermediate-level care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical diagnoses such as stroke, COPD, congestive heart failure, and post-surgical. Each unit fosters teamwork, empowering the RN as care coordinator to meet the needs of our patients. While each unit has a unique culture and patient population, all are fast-paced and provide high-level patient and family-centered care. Learning opportunities are new every day on our telemetry units. New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply for these units. Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Active Kentucky License BCLS Required within 90 days of employment. ACLS will be required within six months for experienced staff nurses and within one year for new graduate nurses. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer 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.
Must possess an active Kentucky nursing license and BCLS certification within 90 days. ACLS certification is required within six months for experienced nurses or one year for new graduates.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.