Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose

The Rehab Technician is a non- licensed caregiver who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and/or Assistant to aid in the provision of patient care. The technician will be involved with patient preparation, components of certain interventions, and post-treatment procedures. Specific tasks will be determined by the specific therapy provider, Physical Therapy (PT,) Occupational Therapy (OT,) or Speech Language Pathology (SLP). The Technician attends to the daily tasks of departmental organization and upkeep. The Technician will be expected to perform various clerical, regulatory, and environment of care duties on a regular basis. The rehab technician may serve as an office coordinator or liaison when requested by the department leader.

Essential Functions:

• Administers components of interventions (therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, gait training, activities of daily living); specific functions and tasks will be determined by the therapy provider (PT, OT, or SLP)

• Performs setup for exercise, evaluation, or modality equipment

• Assists in transfer and/or transport of patients, as needed

• Take vital signs, as needed

• Assists therapist with initiation and monitoring of patients on available therapy and exercise equipment within the rehab department

• Monitors departmental supply level

• Performs clerical duties (answers phones, scheduling, data entry, filing)

• Reports any and all status changes regarding patient to supervising Therapist or Assistant

• Maintains organization and cleanliness of all patient care equipment and treatment areas

Other Functions:

• Initiates orders for repairs and routes non-functioning equipment for repair

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Previous clerical experience (preferred)

• Experience as Physical Therapy Tech (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Activity-Based Technician (ABT) provides a direct supportive role in the delivery of activity-based therapy services. The ABT prepares the patients for treatment and assists in providing activity-based therapy interventions. The employee is an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the delivery of care according to acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician
• Performs departmental operational duties as assigned,

• Coordinates use of equipment with other health care professionals and consistently returns equipment to proper storage area in good working order
• Reports patient responses to treatment as they occur to the primary clinician to ensure continuity of care; communicates any incident or unusual occurrence and completes the appropriate forms, as necessary, according to department policy

• Performs supply management in a timely manner to prevent delays of service; accurately and proficiently orders supplies
• Ensures completion of departmental compliance logs for a safe environment of care

Other Functions:

• Remains accessible to departmental team members, notifying each of any situations that would remove them from their assigned area
• Notifies appropriate team members of any cancellations and cancellation reasons
• Assists other staff by informing the Supervisor, Manager, or designee of available time
• Maintains productivity to maximize direct patient care and to allow work on individual goals and objectives; utilizes time of decreased patient care workload to complete all non-patient care responsibilities and demonstrates effective time management
• Maintains skills necessary to operate equipment properly and educate others
• Assesses environment and equipment for safety hazards and reports all hazards to appropriate personnel
• Provides input to the Supervisor/Manager regarding department goals and objectives based on assessed needs of the department/facility
• Assists with data collection and entry as directed in the designated work setting; completes department logs, as needed
• Participates in meetings and/or serves on committees as required as a representative of the department
• Performs research duties/tasks according to standard operating procedures as directed
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Minimum 60 credit hours completion toward degree in exercise science, physiology, or health related field or two years of experience in an activity-based therapy practice setting (required)

Experience:

• At least six (6) months of patient care experience in an activity-based practice setting (preferred)
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and basic exercise science strongly (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of department/organization policies and procedures by implementing them appropriately
• Able to organize and adjust daily work priorities to meet the demands of each operational day, as demonstrated by ensuring coverage and coordinating an effective workflow
• Effectively maintains the established lines of communication demonstrated by constructively communicating concerns and directing questions to the immediate Supervisor/Manager
• Demonstrates skills in appropriate workplace relationship building to promote a positive team culture
• Promotes engagement by sharing ideas and giving positively phrased constructive feedback
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and efficiency; well organized and pays keen attention to detail

• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; demonstrates skills necessary to operate equipment properly

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and adjust communication style as appropriate to meet the needs of the audience

Reasoning Ability: 

• Able to critically think through complex situations and appropriately identifies when to escalate issues
• Demonstrates problem-solving and inductive reasoning skills to propose solutions to operational issues

Computer Skills:

• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Primary Location:

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Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Demonstrates an understanding of policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and builds continued competency in order to work independently in the decontamination, sterilization, and sterile storage activities of the department.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining an adequate level of instruments necessary for the efficient functioning of customer departments, understanding the equipment and chemicals used in reprocessing reusable instruments and equipment and the ability to use knowledge to implement appropriate processes in a safe and timely manner to include handling and decontamination of soiled instrument, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization.  Required to provide preceptor support to other employees. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation per Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Associates of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), and CDC guidelines.
Essential Functions:
•    Answers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items needed
•    Assembles supplies and places into case carts for scheduled and non-scheduled procedures
•    Makes rounds throughout the hospital to deliver sterile and non-sterile instrumentation, supplies and equipment, and to pick-up contaminated or credit instrumentation, supplies and equipment
•    Delivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery Department
•    Inventories and delivers back-up case carts to the Surgery Department and required areas
•    Maintains responsibility for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused, and the integrity of packaging has not been compromised
•    Performs cleaning and decontamination duties, working quickly and safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demands
•    Inspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets ensuring for cleanliness and functionality of all instrumentation
•    Operates all processing equipment used within the department
•    Performs sterilization and all associated monitoring activities
•    Observes all safety and security procedures; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
•    Assists in keeping the department organized, neat, clean, and fully stocked while providing quality customer service to all customers, including co-workers
•    Acts as a preceptor for new employees
Other Functions:
•    Perform duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors or other hospital personnel
•    Contributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital; keeps department clean, neat, and well organized
•    Prioritizes work and focuses on consistent throughput 
•    Performs dispatch duties 
•    Contributes to all official departmental business in a professional manner
•    Displays behavior that is consistent with a thorough understanding of the SPD Mission, Vision, and Values
•    Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct 
•    Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
•    Performs other duties as assigned
 

Additional Job Description:

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Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center East - UMC

Address:

3920 Dutchman Lane
Louisville, KY 40207


Shift:

6A-430P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:

• Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
• Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
• Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and:

• Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration
• In collaboration with patient and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
• In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of care
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
• Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching, from admission, or episode of care, to discharge, teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs and cultural background
• Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery

Other Functions:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
• Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
• May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience:

• All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
• Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center East - UMC

Address:

3920 Dutchman Lane
Louisville, KY 40207


Shift:

9A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:

• Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
• Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
• Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and:

• Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration
• In collaboration with patient and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
• In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of care
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
• Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching, from admission, or episode of care, to discharge, teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs and cultural background
• Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery

Other Functions:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
• Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
• May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience:

• All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
• Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Additional Job Description:

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full Time (40hrs/week)

What You'll Do

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.

• Minimum of two years as a RN and minimum of two years of Charge Nurse experience.

• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! 

• Health, vision, dental insurance 

• Retirement with employer match 

• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation 

• Milestone payments with longevity of employment 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off  (FTO) 

• Extended Sick Pay 

• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members 

• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc

Summary

Job Description:

Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: 3rd

Status: Full Time

Emergency Department:

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced ED treats an average of more than 180 patients per day. Types of cases include acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries and psychiatric patients. We are recognized by the American Heart Association as both a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center. The ages of those treated range from neonate to geriatric. An extensive orientation program allows the emergency nurse to work autonomously with a wide range of clinical specialties in treating the emergent patients and families. The ED fosters high levels of teamwork and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary group of professionals. New graduates with appropriate training and background are welcomed.

Job Summary:

Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each patient regardless of    age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) assigned to his/her care and is responsible for the  patient’s care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.  The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care and initiateschange through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.

National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for the registered nurse as he/she utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment.  The registered nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes .  Also, the registered nurse will serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching and learning across the healthcare continuum.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job.  He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

1.  Assessment

2.  Develops a plan of care

3.  Provides care according to policy and procedure

4.  Evaluates patient response to interventions

5.  Organizational skills

6.  Leadership skills and critical thinking

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

1.  Active Kentucky License

2.  BCLS Required

3.  ACLS Required

4.  PALS Required

5.  NIHSS

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.

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse

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Baptist Health I Lexington, KY

“Your Experience Matters"
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Registered Nurse Opportunity

We recognize that many talented healthcare professionals are navigating unexpected changes. If you're evaluating your next step, we’d welcome the opportunity to talk about roles where your experience is valued and supported.”

Baptist Health Magnet Hospital. The Magnet® designation was first achieved at Baptist Health Lexington 2005. Serving as a model of nursing excellence in 2018, Baptist Health was the first community hospital system to have both Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® credentials at all nine facilities. Supporting the Baptist Health mission, vision and values, the Magnet® credential shows the excellent level of work from nursing.  At Baptist Health Lexington, we believe in fostering a supportive environment where nurses are empowered to grow professionally while providing exceptional care. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

Several opportunities throughout Baptist Health, including but not limited to:

• Neuro ICU 
• Neurology
• Cardiology 
• Surgical  
• Orthopedic 
• Dialysis 
• Emergency Dept.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time and Part-time available.
• Days and Nights.
• Competitive pay, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the d on healing and wellness.
• Employee honors patients’ minds, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone.
• Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.
• The Registered Nurse is an exemplary for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.

Requirements:

• One year of experience.
• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky. 

• Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university. 
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years. 
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

 Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

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.

Summary

Job Description:

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.

Summary

Job Description:

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.

Summary

Job Description:

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.

Summary

Job Description:

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.

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Job Description:

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the direction of a RN.   The employee also performs other functions including clerical duties, admitting and discharging patients in multiple computer systems, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care, and respiratory functions.

Essential Functions:

• Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs
• Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage
• Performs safety checks per standard on high risk patients
• Responsible for obtaining timed cardiac markers on patients with life threatening heart disease
• Verifies all patients are registered by an admission specialist before discharge, corrects any errors in systems
• Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs
• Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs
• Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood
• Organizes equipment and supplies; assembles equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment; maintains disinfectant solutions per infection control policies; communicates with bio medical engineering for equipment malfunctions

• Stocks trauma room in preparation for trauma patients
• Applies non-sterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, elastic stockings, etc. and documents their usage
• Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales)
• Performs venipuncture for specimen collection under the direction of the RN; appropriately labels and ensures delivery to the Clinical Laboratory
• Performs routine 12-lead electrocardiography testing under the direction of the RN
• Assists the RN or RT with the placement of nasal canula
• Assists MDs and NP/PAs with procedure set-ups including sterile fields
• Transcribes and enters physician orders, department orders and messages accurately into the computer; writes legibly and transcribes orders accurately; pages consults as needed; locates providers for consults, as needed
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged and transferred charts, ensuring completion
• Performs safety checks on equipment and performs QA/QC on point of care testing machines
• Updates the patients file and hospital billing system with information necessary to complete the collection cycle; obtains patient/guarantor signatures for the purpose of release of information
• Ensures that assignment of patient’s medical record number is accurate according to patient information received
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring, and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly
• Provides care/support to patients with orthopedic injuries i.e. splint, crutch training and assists physician.
• Performs wound care irrigation

Other Functions:

• Responds appropriately in lifesaving situations
• Handles desk communications properly and promptly, including responding immediately to intercom, pages and routing of messages to appropriate person
• Takes all necessary steps to ensure safeguarding of patients clothing and valuables
• Keeps track of all equipment and supplies used; notifies appropriate persons regarding broken or lost equipment and missing supplies
• Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures; maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures
• Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients
• Receives oncoming and gives off-going reports
• Assists in orientation of new employees, as necessary
• Uses A.I.D.E.T. when communicating with patients, families, visitors, co-workers and customers
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program, or Nursing Students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Course from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous experience in ED (preferred)

Certification:

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)(required)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the direction of a RN.   The employee also performs other functions including clerical duties, admitting and discharging patients in multiple computer systems, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care, and respiratory functions.

Essential Functions:

• Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs
• Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage
• Performs safety checks per standard on high risk patients
• Responsible for obtaining timed cardiac markers on patients with life threatening heart disease
• Verifies all patients are registered by an admission specialist before discharge, corrects any errors in systems
• Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs
• Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs
• Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood
• Organizes equipment and supplies; assembles equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment; maintains disinfectant solutions per infection control policies; communicates with bio medical engineering for equipment malfunctions

• Stocks trauma room in preparation for trauma patients
• Applies non-sterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, elastic stockings, etc. and documents their usage
• Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales)
• Performs venipuncture for specimen collection under the direction of the RN; appropriately labels and ensures delivery to the Clinical Laboratory
• Performs routine 12-lead electrocardiography testing under the direction of the RN
• Assists the RN or RT with the placement of nasal canula
• Assists MDs and NP/PAs with procedure set-ups including sterile fields
• Transcribes and enters physician orders, department orders and messages accurately into the computer; writes legibly and transcribes orders accurately; pages consults as needed; locates providers for consults, as needed
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged and transferred charts, ensuring completion
• Performs safety checks on equipment and performs QA/QC on point of care testing machines
• Updates the patients file and hospital billing system with information necessary to complete the collection cycle; obtains patient/guarantor signatures for the purpose of release of information
• Ensures that assignment of patient’s medical record number is accurate according to patient information received
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring, and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly
• Provides care/support to patients with orthopedic injuries i.e. splint, crutch training and assists physician.
• Performs wound care irrigation

Other Functions:

• Responds appropriately in lifesaving situations
• Handles desk communications properly and promptly, including responding immediately to intercom, pages and routing of messages to appropriate person
• Takes all necessary steps to ensure safeguarding of patients clothing and valuables
• Keeps track of all equipment and supplies used; notifies appropriate persons regarding broken or lost equipment and missing supplies
• Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures; maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures
• Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients
• Receives oncoming and gives off-going reports
• Assists in orientation of new employees, as necessary
• Uses A.I.D.E.T. when communicating with patients, families, visitors, co-workers and customers
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program, or Nursing Students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Course from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous experience in ED (preferred)

Certification:

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)(required)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the direction of a RN.   The employee also performs other functions including clerical duties, admitting and discharging patients in multiple computer systems, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care, and respiratory functions.

Essential Functions:

• Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs
• Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage
• Performs safety checks per standard on high risk patients
• Responsible for obtaining timed cardiac markers on patients with life threatening heart disease
• Verifies all patients are registered by an admission specialist before discharge, corrects any errors in systems
• Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs
• Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs
• Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood
• Organizes equipment and supplies; assembles equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment; maintains disinfectant solutions per infection control policies; communicates with bio medical engineering for equipment malfunctions

• Stocks trauma room in preparation for trauma patients
• Applies non-sterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, elastic stockings, etc. and documents their usage
• Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales)
• Performs venipuncture for specimen collection under the direction of the RN; appropriately labels and ensures delivery to the Clinical Laboratory
• Performs routine 12-lead electrocardiography testing under the direction of the RN
• Assists the RN or RT with the placement of nasal canula
• Assists MDs and NP/PAs with procedure set-ups including sterile fields
• Transcribes and enters physician orders, department orders and messages accurately into the computer; writes legibly and transcribes orders accurately; pages consults as needed; locates providers for consults, as needed
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged and transferred charts, ensuring completion
• Performs safety checks on equipment and performs QA/QC on point of care testing machines
• Updates the patients file and hospital billing system with information necessary to complete the collection cycle; obtains patient/guarantor signatures for the purpose of release of information
• Ensures that assignment of patient’s medical record number is accurate according to patient information received
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring, and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly
• Provides care/support to patients with orthopedic injuries i.e. splint, crutch training and assists physician.
• Performs wound care irrigation

Other Functions:

• Responds appropriately in lifesaving situations
• Handles desk communications properly and promptly, including responding immediately to intercom, pages and routing of messages to appropriate person
• Takes all necessary steps to ensure safeguarding of patients clothing and valuables
• Keeps track of all equipment and supplies used; notifies appropriate persons regarding broken or lost equipment and missing supplies
• Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures; maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures
• Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients
• Receives oncoming and gives off-going reports
• Assists in orientation of new employees, as necessary
• Uses A.I.D.E.T. when communicating with patients, families, visitors, co-workers and customers
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program, or Nursing Students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Course from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous experience in ED (preferred)

Certification:

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)(required)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the direction of a RN.   The employee also performs other functions including clerical duties, admitting and discharging patients in multiple computer systems, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care, and respiratory functions.

Essential Functions:

• Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs
• Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage
• Performs safety checks per standard on high risk patients
• Responsible for obtaining timed cardiac markers on patients with life threatening heart disease
• Verifies all patients are registered by an admission specialist before discharge, corrects any errors in systems
• Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs
• Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs
• Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood
• Organizes equipment and supplies; assembles equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment; maintains disinfectant solutions per infection control policies; communicates with bio medical engineering for equipment malfunctions

• Stocks trauma room in preparation for trauma patients
• Applies non-sterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, elastic stockings, etc. and documents their usage
• Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales)
• Performs venipuncture for specimen collection under the direction of the RN; appropriately labels and ensures delivery to the Clinical Laboratory
• Performs routine 12-lead electrocardiography testing under the direction of the RN
• Assists the RN or RT with the placement of nasal canula
• Assists MDs and NP/PAs with procedure set-ups including sterile fields
• Transcribes and enters physician orders, department orders and messages accurately into the computer; writes legibly and transcribes orders accurately; pages consults as needed; locates providers for consults, as needed
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged and transferred charts, ensuring completion
• Performs safety checks on equipment and performs QA/QC on point of care testing machines
• Updates the patients file and hospital billing system with information necessary to complete the collection cycle; obtains patient/guarantor signatures for the purpose of release of information
• Ensures that assignment of patient’s medical record number is accurate according to patient information received
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring, and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly
• Provides care/support to patients with orthopedic injuries i.e. splint, crutch training and assists physician.
• Performs wound care irrigation

Other Functions:

• Responds appropriately in lifesaving situations
• Handles desk communications properly and promptly, including responding immediately to intercom, pages and routing of messages to appropriate person
• Takes all necessary steps to ensure safeguarding of patients clothing and valuables
• Keeps track of all equipment and supplies used; notifies appropriate persons regarding broken or lost equipment and missing supplies
• Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures; maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures
• Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients
• Receives oncoming and gives off-going reports
• Assists in orientation of new employees, as necessary
• Uses A.I.D.E.T. when communicating with patients, families, visitors, co-workers and customers
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program, or Nursing Students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Course from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous experience in ED (preferred)

Certification:

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)(required)

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, flexible, and patient-focused Patient Care Technician Float to provide clinical support across multiple physician practices within a designated coverage area. Working under the direct supervision of healthcare providers, the Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring efficient clinic operations.

This position is responsible for rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical histories, performing medication reconciliation, supporting patient flow, maintaining exam room readiness, and utilizing the electronic health record (EHR) system to document patient information. As a float position, this role requires daily travel to various practice locations and adaptability to different clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Welcome and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pulse oximetry readings.
• Collect and update patient medical, social, and family history information.
• Perform medication reconciliation and verify preferred pharmacy information.
• Assist providers with patient care activities within the scope of training.
• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned, sanitized, stocked, and prepared between patient visits.
• Promote a safe environment while maintaining HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Patient Flow & Clinic Operations

• Coordinate patient movement throughout the clinic to support an efficient and positive patient experience.
• Facilitate timely rooming of patients and assist with clinic workflow.
• Support clinical staff and providers in maintaining smooth daily operations.
• Interact with patients of all ages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Documentation & Electronic Medical Records

• Review patient charts prior to appointments to ensure required information is available.
• Accurately enter patient information, histories, and vital signs into the electronic health record system.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in accordance with organizational standards.
• Utilize EPIC and other healthcare technology systems effectively.

Front Office & Patient Access Support

• Provide support in patient access areas when needed.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Answer phones, manage fax communications, and perform other front office duties.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to ensure continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior healthcare experience required; training will be provided.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability and willingness to travel daily between multiple physician practice locations within the assigned coverage area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of employer-provided training.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work within electronic health record systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Patient Care Technician experience.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic, physician practice, or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic medical record systems.
• Experience obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information.

Skills & Competencies

• Patient-centered care
• Clinical support and patient rooming
• Vital signs collection and documentation
• Electronic medical record proficiency
• Time management and organization
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Customer service excellence
• Attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication

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.

Primary Location:

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Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Nursing Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight for the daily operations of assigned unit(s) and/or departments(s), ensuring excellence in patient care delivery around the clock. This role is accountable for driving performance in key areas including fiscal stewardship, staff development, optimal resources utilization and patient experience. With a steadfast commitment to quality and safety, the Nursing Manager fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to achieve the highest standards of patient-centered care.

Essential Functions:

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and clinical expertise to deliver age-appropriate, condition specific care, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compassion, and effectiveness for every patient served.
• Provides leadership and oversight to assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Designs and implements strategic staffing models to ensure optimal coverage and continuity of care, proactively aligning team resources with patient acuity and volume to meet evolving care needs.
• Leads efforts to attract, develop and retain a high-performing, well-rounded nursing team by overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing competency development to ensure excellence in patient care.
• Plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial health by actively managing departmental productivity, participating in budget planning, and identifying opportunities for cost-effective care delivery without compromising quality.
• Support the efficient and effective operation of the department by overseeing the management of supplies, equipment, physical space, and technology resources to ensure a safe, organized, and high-performing care environment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of essential departmental reports, including staff schedules, payroll, labor productivity metrics, audits, incident documentation, and other assignments, supporting transparency and informed decision making.
• Support the organization’s commitment to excellence by contributing to the achievement and sustained compliance with licensure requirements, regulatory mandates, and accreditation standards through proactive preparation, monitoring, and collaboration.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships and open communications with medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, leadership, and frontline staff to support shared decision making and unified approach to patient care.
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives within the department or unit, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Consistently upholds the Code of Ethics for Nurses. This framework provides a principled foundation for ethical nursing practice and sound decision-making in complex care environments.

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning. Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.
• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations.
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred).
• For facilities seeking/maintaining Magnet designation: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from an accredited approved school of nursing (Required).

Experience:

• For all candidates: At least two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting (Required)
• For Frazier Rehab (all candidates): Two (2) years of experience in rehab and one (1) year with pediatric patients (Required).
• Prior management experience (Preferred)

Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required).

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred)
• National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained if not held at time of hire (Preferred)
• Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit.

Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose

The LPN is responsible for providing patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and ancillary staff, to provide effective, safe quality care. The LPN is a key member of a team, which promotes patients’ recovery and functional improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and practice within the scope of practice defined for LPN’s by the Kentucky Board of Nursing

• Completes a comprehensive daily assessment on assigned patients as evidenced by daily shift report and documentation in the patient’s record

• Prioritizes care based on nursing assessment of patient needs as evidenced by patient’s progress toward achievement of established goals

• Reviews and revises patient care plans according to established policy and procedure

• Delivers direct patient care based on physicians’ orders and nursing interventions established on patient care plan as evidenced by documentation in the patient’s record

• Documents interventions and progress towards patient goals

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic laboratory values by notifying nursing manager and/or physician of any abnormalities within shift of lab data; ensures critical lab results reported within 30 minutes

• Administers and documents prescribed medications (scheduled/PRN) according to schedule and procedure

• Demonstrates initiative in performance of nursing care by securing and implementing physicians’ orders and nursing orders without direct instructions of supervisor

• Reviews and ensures implementation of all MD orders each shift

• Assists in implementation of appropriate teaching program for individual patients

• Assists in development, delivery and documentation of education to meet patient and/or family educational goals

• Patient/PCG instructed on self-care, home medications and follow up care/appointments prior to discharge and appropriate documentation completed

• Communicates effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Reports patient information/status according to guidelines established in policy and procedure to nurse in charge of shift report as indicated by no more than two (2) reported incidents of failure to follow shift guidelines

• Reports patient information/status to immediate supervisor as patient condition changes as indicated by no reported incidents of supervisors not being aware of changes in patient medical status

• Communicates directly with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient’s condition, inappropriate patient response to nursing interventions, progress toward achievement of short-and long-term goals, and cancellation of therapy, and other data as indicated by action taken to meet changing patient needs and lack of team members’ complaints

• Communicates patient information/status for inter-disciplinary chart rounds according to established policy and procedure with no more than two (2) omissions of completing chart round documentation

• Provides positive, supportive communication to patient family and hospital personnel as demonstrated by supervisor’s observations and no documented complaints

• Identifies and escalates issues to appropriate person if issue not addressed/addressed in a timely manner

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including the knowledge and skill required to evaluate the appropriateness of medication therapy in geriatric, adolescents, adults, documented by participation in continuing education programs; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate skills in caring for pediatric patients of all ages

• Demonstrates knowledge related to the age appropriate medication doses for adolescents, adults and geriatrics; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate knowledge of medication doses for pediatric patients of all ages and will demonstrate knowledge of how to calculate dose and appropriate dosage forms available to treat pediatric patients

• Identifies drugs requiring dosage adjustments in geriatric patients; Calculates dosage reductions based on kidney function (CrCl) when appropriate

Other Functions

• Completes special projects as assigned according to established time frames

• Maintains patient care areas in a neat and clean manner according to shift assignment and established policy and procedure

• Labels patient supplies according to policy and procedure as evidenced by no omissions of supplies being dated and labeled with patient name and room number

• Ensures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use as demonstrated by no use of malfunctioning equipment with patient and no omission of completing maintenance requests

• Follows universal precautions for all patients as evidenced by compliance at all times to facility infection control policies

• Plans for patient safety, utilizing safety standards as evidenced at all time with safety procedures in the safety manual

• Contributes to performance improvement activities as requested to improve patient outcomes and achieve performance metrics

• Wears name tag and locator badge at all times

• Attends and participates in scheduled shift meetings 80% of the time when on duty and reads and initials all meeting minutes

• Contributes knowledge of current nursing literature and practice by in clinical situations

• Establishes and meets annual individual goals which are developed to achieve individual professional growth

• Demonstrates a commitment to quality in evidenced by successfully completing annual competencies within defined timelines

• Maintains compliance with employee health requirements

• Successfully completes all mandatory modules/in-services annually

• Provides evidence of completion of educational programs to the Education Department

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• Completion of an LPN program at an accredited school of nursing (required)

• For LPNs who graduated prior to September 15, 2019, completion of a Kentucky Board of Nursing approved IV course is required (excluding UofL Physicians and Peace Hospital).

Experience:

• Prior acute care or rehab experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current license to practice as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• CPR/BLS required upon Hire (American Heart Association) (required)

Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

• Demonstrates active listening skills- gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

• Ability to select and implement training and instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

• Ability to collaborate with other nurses in implementing nursing interventions to provide continuity of care as evidenced by documentation of achievement of patient goals in the record each shift

• Ability to appropriately delegate tasks to ancillary personnel assigned to unit according to their respective job descriptions

• Demonstrates effective time management skills as demonstrated by completion of routine patient care assignment within shift to include patient treatments, teaching, documentation

Language Ability:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience to convey information effectively

• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice

• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills

Computer Skills:

• Ability to utilize computer-based documentation system for clinical documentation

• Ability to utilize computer-based communication technology for organization communication and education requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

• Working together as a team to achieve our goals

• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

• Using our resources wisely

• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Charge Nurse plays a pivotal leadership role in supporting the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Director in the day-to-day operations of the unit. This includes active involvement in staff scheduling, patient and preceptor assignments, resource management, and performance evaluations. The Charge Nurse also champions quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care delivery aligns with best practices and organizational goals.

As a clinical and professional resource, the Charge Nurse provides guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and informed care environment. This role is instrumental in driving service excellence, engaging in service recovery efforts, and promoting a culture of compassion and responsiveness for both internal and external stakeholders.

Beyond daily operations, the Charge Nurse serves as a visible role model for professional nursing practice. This includes active participation in departmental initiatives—such as the pursuit of Magnet® designation—and representation on organizational committees. Through their leadership, presence, and advocacy, the Charge Nurse helps shape a high-performing, patient-centered care culture.

Essential Functions:

• Actively contributes to evaluating and efficiently fulfilling staffing and resource needs within the department’s budget. Collaborates with unit nursing leadership to make thoughtful preceptor and nurse assignments, ensuring patient care responsibilities are aligned with staff expertise and patient acuity. Takes ownership of unit operations on a shift-by-shift basis to maintain seamless and effective care delivery.
• Serves as a role model for staff regarding customer relations, monitors unit customer service and intervenes as necessary; rounds on internal and external customers based on unit requirements.
• Participates in employee evaluations, counsels and coaches employees when necessary, and implements disciplinary process according to policy including time and attendance issues; remains knowledgeable of regulatory standards and ensures staff are maintaining and adhering to all department and facility policies; maintains anecdotal documentation such as capturing qualitative insights that may not be reflected in formal reports or metrics and supporting performance evaluations, coaching or follow-up discussion with real-life context.
• Participates in the review and investigation of occurrence reports; intervenes and develops action plans for actual events and near misses and shares the results with staff.
• Acts as a clinical resource and may assist with education and may dispense education for staff as needed; may be responsible for interviewing, scheduling, expediting patient flow, promoting efficiency within the unit and management of productivity.

Other Functions:

• Consistently upholds the Code of Ethics for Nurses. This framework provides a principled foundation for ethical nursing practice and sound decision-making in complex care environments.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred).

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 months frontline patient care experience (Required)
• One (1) year of frontline patient care experience (Preferred).

Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required).

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred) unless the role is within a department where it is a mandatory requirement.
• National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained, if not held at time of hire (Preferred).
• Note: Additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit.

Summary

Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician.

Duties include but not limited to the following: check in patients, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation, patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system (EPIC), and performing other non-clinical duties as needed.

The PCT will communicate in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days of hire.
• Upon hire these disciplines will be required to attend orientation| externship and additional training as needed.

PCT, SRNA, Nursing Assistant, CNA, NCT, Nursing Care Tech

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.

Summary

Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician.

Duties include but not limited to the following: check in patients, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation, patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system (EPIC), and performing other non-clinical duties as needed.

The PCT will communicate in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days of hire.
• Upon hire these disciplines will be required to attend orientation| externship and additional training as needed.

PCT, SRNA, Nursing Assistant, CNA, NCT, Nursing Care Tech

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.

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group - OBGYN

Part-time

Day Shift

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.  She honors patients; mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.  Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards and professional guidelines.  Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.  Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.  The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting and environment focused on healing and wellness.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures/Certifications/Registrations Required: 

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky

• Basic Life Support

• Some RN positions will be required to maintain ACLS certification. Please seek departmental guidelines.

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.

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group - Cardiology

Baptist Health Hamburg

Lexington, KY

Day Shift

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.  She honors patients; mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.  Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards and professional guidelines.  Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.  Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.  The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting and environment focused on healing and wellness.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures/Certifications/Registrations Required: 

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky

• Basic Life Support

• Some RN positions will be required to maintain ACLS certification. Please seek departmental guidelines.

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.