Registered Nurse, RN

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to support healing and wellness. The RN coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care while creating an environment rooted in dignity, respect, and empathy. The role uses clinical expertise and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients across the lifespan. The position is on the Mother/Baby Unit at Baptist Health Lexington, a unit with 42 private rooms and skilled nurses specializing in patient-centered postpartum care for mothers and babies. Newborn assessment nurses staff the nursery, and patients receive breastfeeding guidance from staff and certified lactation consultants. The team focuses on helping families get the best start possible and supporting a smooth transition home through quality care, education, and support. This is a full-time, third-shift night position with 12-hour shifts, three days per week. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, or an associate degree with a minimum of ten years of experience.
For candidates with an associate degree and less than ten years of experience, enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program within 12 months of hire and completion of the degree within five years are required.
Basic Life Support certification; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, and successful completion of a dysrhythmia class, as required by the department of assignment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.
Administer medications and implement nursing interventions in accordance with best practices and hospital policy.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
Monitor and document patient responses, revising care plans as needed.
Support a culture of safety, quality improvement, and compassionate service.
Mentor and support colleagues and new team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.