Registered Nurse-ED

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

PTO sell back

PTO donation

Employee support fund

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the third shift. This full-time role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals and the opportunity to contribute to 24-hour emergency care.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, direct patient care, and leadership to support quality care and a healing environment. Requirements include Kentucky RN licensure, BSN or ADN, BLS (and ACLS/PALS/NRP as required), and timely

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• ADN holders with <10 years of experience must enroll in BSN within 12 months and complete the degree within 5 years.
• BLS certification; obtain within 30 days of hire date if not already certified.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia class as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and develop care plans.
• Provide direct patient care in the ED.
• Manage patient care delivery and supervise care processes.
• Demonstrate leadership and support quality care.
• Support a healing environment and patient relations.

Education

Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing

Current RN licensure in Kentucky

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-ED

Full-Time, Third Shift

Emergency Dept. I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

An Emergency department (ED) that provides 24-hour emergency care to patients who need urgent medical attention for severe injuries or illness.

Description RN-ED:

• 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.
• Assessment of patients’ needs.
• Development of patient care plan/s
• Provision of direct care.
• Management of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate of leadership skills.
• Support for quality care.
• Customer relations and healing environment.

Requirements RN-ED:

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.