BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessments, treatments, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges. They implement evidence-based nursing practices to create a healing environment focused on the patient's overall wellness.
Registered Nurse, 2F/G, Surgical/Telemetry $15,000 Sign-on Bonus [for eligible candidates] Unit Overview: 2F/G is a high-performing, 30-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit known for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring for acute medical patients and serves as a hub for fast-turnaround surgical care, including bariatric, urology, and orthopedic overflow cases. With streamlined 24–48-hour recovery pathways, a strong focus on early mobility, and frequent admissions from the ED and PACU, 2F/G offers a dynamic setting where nurses gain experience with diverse patient populations and achieve excellent clinical outcomes.
Shift: Full-time, 3rd Shift
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. The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 Candidate 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 required [must be obtained within 30 days of hire]. 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 Please note: These benefits are for our 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.
Candidates must hold a current RN licensure in Kentucky and an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. BLS certification is required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia training as needed by the department.
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.