Main Pre/Post RN PRN

Job Description: RN PRN Pre/Post Unit About the Unit: This 38 bed unit is focused on treating pre and post-operative surgical patients.
This includes performing procedures necessary for proper placement of lines and assisting with peripheral nerve blocks.
Post-operatively, patients are prepared for discharge in the same area offering continuity for the Phase II Recovery or discharge phase.
Critical care experience is desired .
BCLS, ACLS and PALS is /will be required .
Job Responsibilities: Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned to his/her care regardless of age (i.
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infancy to geriatric) and is responsible for the patient’s care consistent with the Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures.
The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality patient care and initiates change through active involvement in the unit-based and hospital shared governance councils while contributing to a healthy professional practice environment.
National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for nurses as they utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and exercise appropriate nursing judgment.
The registered nurse collaborates with the inter-professional team to enhance patient outcomes.
The registered nurse serves as a role model through actively participating in the process of continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Utilizes the Nursing Process as the framework for providing care.
Requirements: Active Kentucky RN License BCLS required within 90 days ACLS and PALS required within 6 months 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.