RN

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Match

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health System KY & IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Lexington, KY. This full-time, third-shift role delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in a 24-hour ED that handles urgent injuries and illnesses.

The RN-ED will assess patients, develop care plans, provide direct care, mentor staff, and support a healing environment. Eligible candidates hold Kentucky RN licensure and a nursing degree, with BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP, and dysrhythmia training as required by

Qualifications

• Current Kentucky RN licensure or work permit.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; obtain within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia training as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care and manage patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership and support quality care in a 24-hour ED.
• Support a healing environment and positive patient relations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree (BSN or ADN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Registered Nurse-EDFull-Time I Third ShiftEmergency Dept. I Lexington, KY$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified IndividualsAn Emergency department (ED) that provides 24-hour emergency care to patients who need urgent medical attention for severe injuries or illness.Description RN-ED:· 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.Assessment of patients’ needs.Development of patient care plan/sProvision of direct care.Management of patient care delivery.Demonstrate of leadership skills.Support for quality care.Customer relations and healing environment.Requirements RN-ED: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 (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.Benefits:Health, 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.