Ed RN

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Baptist Health Hamburg provides emergency care for patients of all ages in a modern, collaborative environment. The department is part of a 344,000-square-foot medical center and offers 24/7 emergency care, specialty treatment rooms, an Extended Care Unit for short-stay observation, and access to 24-hour EMS transport, including ALS ambulance support.

The RN assesses patients’ needs, develops and carries out patient care plans, provides direct care, and manages care delivery. The role also demonstrates leadership, supports quality care, and contributes to positive customer relations and a healing environment.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll in a bachelor’s degree program within 12 months of hire and earn the degree within 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; if not already certified, obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and successful completion of a dysrhythmia class as required by the department of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs.
• Develop patient care plans.
• Provide direct care.
• Manage patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Support quality care.
• Contribute to customer relations and a healing environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 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, including 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
• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified individuals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree