RN

BHS

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lexington, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing practice and direct care to patients in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and maintaining a healing environment focused on wellness.

Qualifications

You possess a current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky and have obtained at least an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university. You are also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Must Have Skills for ATS

RN licensure

Associate degree in nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

dysrhythmia class

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-ED

Full-Time I Third Shift

Emergency Dept. I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals


An 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/s
  • Provision 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 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

Work Experience

Education

If 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.

BHS

Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas. Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring robotically-assisted surgery to San Antonio, and the first to achieve Chest Pain Center Certification at all of our hospitals.
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