Baptist Health
Registered Nurse, RN at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY
Job Description
Registered Nurse, RN
Location: Lexington, KY
Summary
Job Description:
Registered Nurse, 2F/G, Surgical/Telemetry
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus [for eligible candidates]
Unit Overview:
2F/G is a high-performing, 30-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit known for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring for acute medical patients and serves as a hub for fast-turnaround surgical care, including bariatric, urology, and orthopedic overflow cases.
With streamlined 24–48-hour recovery pathways, a strong focus on early mobility, and frequent admissions from the ED and PACU, 2F/G offers a dynamic setting where nurses gain experience with diverse patient populations and achieve excellent clinical outcomes.
Shift: Full-time, 3rd Shift
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.
S/he 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 (RN) is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.
As a clinical nurse, this individual spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:
Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university
Candidate 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.
Basic life support required [must be obtained within 30 days of hire].
ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
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
Retirement with Company Match
Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours.)