RN Post Op/Vascular, Day Shift

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Paducah, KY Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Full time/ 36 hours weekly /12-hour shifts/ 7 PM

31 private beds. Most common diagnoses/surgeries include colon resection, urologic, lower extremity peripheral artery disease, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy and abdominal pain.

The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment.

Job Duties:

  • Assessment and identification of patient needs
  • Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
  • Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; 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.

Requirements:

  • Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
  • ADN

Benefits:

  • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 
  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with company match

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide postoperative vascular nursing care, assessment, and patient education in a hospital setting.

Job title

RN Post Op/Vascular, Day Shift

Experience level

null

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be in Paducah, KY; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licensureassessmentdelegationpatient care

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

postoperative carevascularpatient educationassessment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paducah, KY, USA

On-site City