Orthopedic Post Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse Full Time Days

Summary Job Description: Full Time 36 weekly hours, day shift Sign On Bonus Eligible for experienced candidates! About the Unit: Baptist Louisville has two 24 bed all private room Orthopedic units.  This is a post-operative surgical telemetry floor specializing in Orthopedics.  The Orthopedic program is top-ranked by US News and World Report as a high performing hospital in knee replacements. New Graduate Nurses welcome. Job Duties: The Orthopedic Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient.  The Nurse 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. Orthopedic nurses must have strong critical thinking skills.  The Orthopedic nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s orthopedic journey.  Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required: Active Kentucky RN License BCLS required ACLS 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.