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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED

Baptist Health System KY & IN · Lexington, KY · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

Located in Lexington, KY, this full-time third‑shift position in the Emergency Department provides 24‑hour emergency care to patients with urgent medical needs.

The 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assessment of patients’ needs
  • Development of patient care plan(s)
  • Provision of direct care
  • Management of patient care delivery
  • Demonstration of leadership skills
  • Support for quality care
  • Customer relations and healing environment

Requirements

  • 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 hire date
  • ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment

Benefits

  • $15,000 sign‑on bonus available for qualified individuals
  • 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

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