Sobre este puesto de Registered Nurse, RN en Baptist Health
Summary
Job Description:
Registered Nurse – Mother-baby
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates
Location: Baptist Health Lexington
Schedule: Full-time | 3rd Shift (Nights) | 12-hour shifts | 3 days per week
About Mother/Baby Unit: The Baptist Health Lexington Mother/Baby Unit is comprised of 42 private rooms and is staffed by skilled and compassionate nurses who specialize in providing a high level of patient-centered postpartum care for both Mom and baby. Our newborn nursery is staffed by two newborn assessment nurses (NANs) and our patients receive breastfeeding guidance from staff along with our knowledgeable certified lactation consultants. Many members of the team have received extra training and certification in maternal and newborn care. Our focus is assisting families in getting the best start possible and making the transition home as smooth as possible through the provision of quality care, education, and support.
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to support healing and wellness. In this role, you’ll coordinate, ensure, and provide direct patient care while creating an environment rooted in dignity, respect, and empathy. You will use your clinical expertise and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients across the lifespan.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.
Administer medications and implement nursing interventions in accordance with best practices and hospital policy.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
Monitor and document patient responses, revising care plans as needed.
Support a culture of safety, quality improvement, and compassionate service.
Mentor and support colleagues and new team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:
Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college/university or an associate degree with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience required. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree and less than ten years’ experience, an associate degree in nursing will be acceptable for initial hire with the understanding that the individual must be enrolled within 12 months in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
Basic Life Support (Must obtain within 30 days of hire.)
ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
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
Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours.
