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Job Description:
40 Hours Weekly, Full Time, Dayshift
$$ Up to $30,000 EMPLOYMENT BONUS ELIGIBLE $$
The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the Surgery unit. Works closely with the preop/pacu Charge RN to ensure patient flow efficiencies. Also as a Registered Nurse, implements the nursing process for each patient/resident (pediatrics to geriatrics depending on scope of care in the nursing department in which he/she works) assigned to his/her care. He/she is responsible for the co-ordination of direct and indirect care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of BHLAG. Responsibilities are commensurate with the education preparation.
Required:
Current RN licensure by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
BCLS - Required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS & PALS obtained within 6 months of hire
Preferred:
Supervisory Experience
CNOR
AORN Member
BSN Preferred
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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