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