Charge RN 2F Step Down ICU PT Nights

SummaryJob Description:Seeking Charge Nurse!Baptist Health Floyd, 2F Step-Down ICUPart-time (24 Hours Weekly), Nights (7pm-7am)Benefit Eligible$$ Sign on Bonus Eligible for Experienced External Candidates Only $$Job Duties:Responsible for acting as a resource nurse for the department. This is an entry-level leadership position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts. He/she will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in patient care. This position will work alongside the team and provide direct patient care while determining needed staffing fluctuations during shifts, responding to departmental concerns, address immediate staff issues and coordinate patient flow. This position has immediate oversight of employees while performing the same or directly related work as those the position leads.About the Unit:The Step-Down ICU, also known as 2F, is a 16-bed intermediate level of care unit between the Inpatient Units and the Critical Care units. While the unit specializes in septic and respiratory compromised (COPD, PNA, Respiratory Failure) patients, nurses will encounter a variety of diagnoses, such as CHF, dysrhythmias, DKA, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis, AMS, etc. While working closely with an interdisciplinary team, nurses provide excellent care for a high acuity-based population. 2F is a great place for nurses to cultivate and expand their assessment skills while managing several drips and other specialized procedures. Due to the proximity and collaboration with the ICU, 2F is commonly utilized as a progressive steppingstone for RNs to build a foundation of skills needed to be successful in the ICU. It's also a great unit for LPNs to maximally utilize their training and skills in patients of progressive acuity.Qualifications:Graduate of an approved nursing program, holding a minimum of an ASN.Current Indiana or compact state RN license.BLS for Healthcare Provider required.ACLS certification required (obtained within 12 months of hire).One year of nursing experience required; One year of experience in area of specialty preferred.Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit/department standards.Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization.We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.Work ExperienceEducationIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!