BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based care for high-risk neonates in a 32-bed NICU. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating admissions and discharges, and developing individualized treatment plans.
Job Description: Registered Nurse – NICU
5A NICU is a 32-bed private room NICU caring for High-Risk neonates from 28 weeks to full-term.
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.
These benefits apply to Full-Time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours)
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
Registered Nurse positions in Kentucky are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. This role is competitive because employers often look for current Kentucky RN licensure plus an accredited nursing degree, and associate-prepared nurses must plan for BSN enrollment within 12 months and completion within 5 years. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and degree pathway early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster, including PTO sell back, tuition assistance, and leave-sharing programs.
