Registered Nurse (RN)

Baptist Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Adult Psychiatric I unit in Corbin, KY. This full-time, first-shift role requires strong assessment, planning, and collaboration skills within an interdisciplinary team.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with KY RN license (or work permit) is required; BSN is preferred. Benefits and ongoing education opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• KY RN license or work permit required.
• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient conditions, administers treatments and documents care.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork in daily nursing practice.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Full -Time, 1st Shift

Adult Psych Unit I Corbin, KY

The Adult Psychiatric I unit is licensed for 22 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Adult Psychiatric I unit specializes in adult care of patients 18 years old and older and an interdisciplinary treatment team approach is utilized in caring for patients.

Performs care requires substantial specialized knowledge , judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences in the application of the nursing process. Utilizes high-level assessment skills to design and ensure multidisciplinary patient care to meet holistic needs, incorporating established practice guidelines and regulatory standards.

Description:

- Provides safe, high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.

- Monitors patient conditions, administers treatments and physician orders, and documents patient care accurately.

- Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and discharge needs.

- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes and continuity of care.

- Demonstrates critical thinking, clinical judgment, leadership, and teamwork in daily nursing practice .

- Maintains compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements licensure, and continuing education standards.

Requirements:

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required

- Current Kentucky RN license or Kentucky work permit required

- Associate degree required ; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

- No experience required ; patient care experience preferred

Certifications/Training

- BLS through the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire

- Additional required training within 30 days may include:

- Glucometer Training

- Aegis Training

- RN Patient Deterioration

- Life Threatening Arrhythmia

- Nurse Wound Care Training

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.