5G is a 22-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. 5G also serves the general surgery population, complex patients with multiple co-morbidities & MDRO patients while also treating stable cardiac patients. 5G 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.

Shift: Part-Time, Nights

Job Description:

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

• Performs routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• 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.

• Must provide a letter from their school verifying the completion of their first year clinicals.

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

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)