BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care for cancer patients, including chemotherapy administration and symptom management. They are responsible for implementing professional nursing practices focused on healing, wellness, and adherence to hospital policies.
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Hamburg
Registered Nurse $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
Full Time - Days
The Oncology Unit is a specialized inpatient and outpatient care unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cancer. The unit provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that includes chemotherapy administration, radiation therapy coordination, pain management, symptom control, and palliative care.
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. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. Follows established nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.
Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.
Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
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.
