Registered Nurse, RN

Kyeatright; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking aRegistered Nurse (RN) for full-time third shift on a 24-bed Telemetry unit that supports our comprehensive stroke program and neurology services.

The RN will perform rounds, assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient/family education with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky.
• BSN or ADN from an accredited program.
• BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Perform nursing rounds, assessments and treatments.
• Deliver patient and family education and care planning.

Skills

Basic life support

ACLS/PALS/NRP

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, RN page is loaded## Registered Nurse, RNlocations: Lexington, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26107464**Summary****Job Description:****Registered Nurse****Full-Time, Third Shift****3F**3F is a 24-bed Telemetry unit. This unit supports our comprehensive stroke program. Specializing in the care of Neurology, Neurosurgery, TIA, and CVA. This unit also serves as an overflow for orthopedic patients. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.The Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care through assessment, treatment, care coordination, patient and family education, and individualized care planning while supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges.**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.* 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.* 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- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don't have it already.* ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.**Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)*** 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### *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.(blob:https://bhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/c806e192-eb91-412a-98fa-36482849c2e6)0:00 / 2:44