BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care on a telemetry unit, focusing on post-op cardiac surgery and CHF patients. Responsibilities include conducting nursing rounds, facilitating admissions and discharges, and coordinating individualized treatment plans.
Unit Description: 4H is a 23 bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.
Shift: Full Time, Days
The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. S/he honors patients’ mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. R is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness. As a clinical nurse, this individual spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc. Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required: Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky. Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university. Those 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 ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.
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 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.
Candidates must hold a current Kentucky RN licensure and either an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP, and completion of a dysrhythmia class.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Kentucky are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, clinics, and other care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current Kentucky RN licensure or a work permit, an accredited nursing degree, and certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS, and dysrhythmia training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications match the posting before applying.
