Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Dialysis Unit in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on direct patient care for inpatients requiring hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, or related therapies, with 24/7 service support.

The RN will perform rounds, assessments, treatments, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, while educating patients and families and planning individualized care. NURSING licensure in KY required.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Basic life support must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia class as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on dialysis unit.
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities.
• Provide patient and family-centered education.
• Care coordination and individualized treatment planning.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure in Kentucky

BSN/ADN in nursing

Tools

ACLS/PALS/NRP

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Registered Nurse , DialysisUnit Overview:Dialysis unit services all inpatients that require hemodialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, or plasmapheresis during their hospital admission; either within the department and/or critical care areas. Dialysis services are available as needed 24/7.Shift : 6:30am-4PM [4 shifts/wk]Call Requirements:1 Sunday every 5 weeks1 evening call during the week (Mon-Sat)2nd evening call every 5 weeks (Not on the same week as the Sunday unless requested)Job Description: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.Employee 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 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.Basic life support [must be obtained within 30 days of hire.]ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.Those 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.Benefits :Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support FundRetirement with Company MatchPlease note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours.)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.