Registered Nurse (RN)

bhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement leave

PTO buyback

PTO donation

Employee support fund

Retirement plan

Identity theft protection

PTO on hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 23-bed telemetry unit (4H) specializing in post-op CABG/predominant cardiac care. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and compassionate, patient-centered care.

The RN will perform rounds, assessments, treatments, and coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges while educating patients and families. Requirements include Kentucky RN licensure, a BSN/ADN, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia training as needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• ADN holders with <10 years of experience must enroll in a bachelor's degree program within 12 months and achieve the degree within 5 years.
• Basic life support (BLS) required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia training as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing rounds, assessments and treatments.
• Facilitate admission, transfer and discharge activities.
• Provide patient and family-centered education.
• Coordinate care and develop individualized treatment plans.

Skills

RN

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Unit Description:

4H is a 23 bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Shift: Full Time, Nights

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.

R 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.
• 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.
• Basic life support
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match
• Identity Theft Protection
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.