BHS·Louisville, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process to provide quality care for patients across all age groups. They collaborate with an inter-professional team to enhance patient outcomes and participate in continuous professional development.
The Labor and Delivery unit is made up of 14 Labor/Delivery/Recovery rooms, three operating rooms, and a four-bed OB Emergency Department. The unit delivers approximately 3,000 babies each year. Nurses work with a variety of patients from natural childbirth to high-risk preterm multiple gestation pregnancies. Nursing staff roles include the labor nurses who support labor and delivery, and delivery team nurses caring for newborns during the immediate newborn period. The unit has 24/7 in-house anesthesia, neonatology, and OB hospitalist support. Job Summary: Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned to his/her care regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) and is responsible for the patient’s care. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality patient care. The registered nurse collaborates with the inter-professional team to enhance patient outcomes. The registered nurse serves as a role model through actively participating in the process of continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Associate's degree in nursing required. Active Kentucky RN License required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) required. 2 years previous experience in NICU, Newborn Nursery, or applicable Neonatal experience strongly preferred. 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.
