BHS·Elizabethtown, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive direct nursing care from admission to discharge, including planning, assessing, and evaluating patient outcomes. They must collaborate with the care team, document care provided, and apply evidence-based practices to bedside caregiving.
Registered Nurse - Wound Care: PRN; Shift Varies
The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.
Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team.
Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
Follows the professional standards of care.
Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.
Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.
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.