Job Description:

Full-Time , Nights

5H is a 20-bed post operative surgical acute care, telemetry unit. The unit specializes in the colorectal surgery patient population with comprehensive ERAS protocols that have great quality outcomes. 5H also serves the general surgery population, complex patients with multiple co-morbidities & MDRO patients while also treating stable cardiac patients. 5H accommodates patients from the adult to geriatric population. Points of access for this population can be from multiple origins including outpatient surgery, emergency department, transfers within the hospital, direct admits from physician offices and other outlying facilities. The purpose of this unit is to provide great quality outcomes and care to all patients through a multidisciplinary team approach.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.

• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within three months of hire)

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!

Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health’s infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may not be limited to compliance with BHS’ mandatory vaccination policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.