Registered Nurse Ortho

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company paid Maternity and Paternity

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for 2 North Orthopedics. This full-time role offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and requires providing direct, comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.

The position emphasizes professional standards, prioritizing patient needs, and strong communication with physicians and hospital teams. BLS and Kentucky RN licensure are required, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• ASO in Nursing required; ADN from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted RN licensure in Kentucky.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire; Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Document care, outcomes, and evaluations.
• Follow professional standards of care and prioritize care based on patient needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with physicians and other hospital departments.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Direct patient care

Clinical documentation

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate in Science in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - 2 North Ortho

$6,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Full-Time 7a - 7p

The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.

• Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
• Follows the professional standards of care.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.
• Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Requirements:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience in specialty preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.