BHS·Paducah, Kentucky
The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients while participating in patient and family teaching. They provide leadership by collaborating with other healthcare personnel to maintain professional nursing standards.
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Baptist Health Paducah: Located in Paducah, KY
is a 41-bed intermediate-level care unit, delivering care to medical-surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmias respiratory illness and/or significantly altered hemodynamics which require cardiac monitoring. The most common diagnoses/surgeries include coronary artery disease requiring treatment (NSTEMI or at risk for developing a STEMI); postcritical care myocardial infarctions (STEMI); post-coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG)/valve replacements; postcardiac intervention procedures; temporary and permanent pacemakers; chest pain, congestive heart failure, antiplatelet therapy, respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and anti-arrhythmic/hemodynamic infusions.
The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment.
• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
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.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.