Telemetry Med-Surg RN — First Shift

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days Paid Time Off on hire

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time first shift in the 3G & H telemetry/medical surgical unit. The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care, coordinate admissions, discharges and diagnoses, and educate patients and families to support healing and wellness.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment, care coordination and individualized care planning on a unit serving orthopedic, neuro/spine, stroke and cardiac patients, with nursing rounds and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, ensure and provide direct patient care activities on the unit through nursing rounds, assessments and treatments.
• Facilitate admission, transfer and discharge activities and provide patient and family-centered education.
• Support admissions, transfers and discharges and provide individualized care planning.
• Uphold compassionate, evidence-based nursing care focused on healing and wellness.

Education

Current RN licensure in Kentucky

Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing

RN with <10 years must enroll in BSN within 12 months and finish within 5 years

Basic life support within 30 days of hire

ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia class as required

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time first shift in the 3G & H telemetry/medical surgical unit. The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care, coordinate admissions, discharges and diagnoses, and educate patients and families to support healing and wellness.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment, care coordination and individualized care planning on a unit serving orthopedic, neuro/spine, stroke and cardiac patients, with nursing rounds and