RN - Cardiology Department

## RN - Cardiology Department Apply locations:
Paducah, KYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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* Job Description:

**## Five 8-hour shifts per week with on-call rotation for weekend call shifts.## Shifts may rotate depending on staffing needs but primarily a  shift## On call rotation is for weekends and holidays  and rotated between nursing staff## This position will work between Cardiology and Cardiac Rehab to assist with admissions and staff coverage.## Will rotate on call shifts with nurses within the department.

May have to stay past end of shift time to complete studies on occasion.## The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment.

Job Duties:

* Assessment and identification of patient needs
* Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
* Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; 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.

Requirements:
* Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
* ADN or Higher
* BLS / ACLS mandatory. Will have 3 months to obtain ACLS if not initially certified.
* Background in Cardiology with rhythm interpretation
** STONGLY
* * preferred. Will complete education/testing modules during orientation for rhythm interpretation.

Benefits:
* Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
* Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retirement plans with company match###
* 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.
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