Registered Nurse (RN)

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off upon hire

Bereavement leave (pets included)

PTO sell back

Job summary

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse on Med/Surg Telemetry for the 3rd shift (nights). This 22-bed unit handles general medical, telemetry and post-operative care, including pneumonia, ESRD, stroke, CHF and chest pain, with a focus on healing and wellness.

The RN will perform assessments, develop and implement plans, and work within hospital policies. KY license and BLS required; ACLS/PALS due within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky required.
• BLS, ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to perform comprehensive nursing assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement nursing interventions.
• Coordinate with care teams across ICU/ED/PACU transitions.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document care plans and outcomes per policy.
• Contribute to a safe and healing environment.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS & PALS (within 6 months)

Critical thinking

Team communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg TelemetryFULL TIME - 3RD SHIFT (NIGHTS) 3 X 12 HOUR SHIFTSMed Surg Telemetry is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.Job Description: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. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. Follows established nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.Requirements:Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permitAssociate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferredCompletion and maintenance of BLS.ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.NIHSS within 3 months of hire.Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.BLS RequiredBenefits: Full-TimeHealth, 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 Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportRetirement with Company MatchIf 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.