Registered Nurse, RN

Summary Job Description: Registered Nurse  – Women's Health, Inpatient Oncology, Med-Surge Unit (5B)   $15,000 Sign-on Bonus (for eligible candidates) Location:  Baptist Health Lexington  Schedule:  Full-time | 3rd Shift | 12-hour shifts | 3 days per week  About the unit:  5B is a 22-bed medical/surgical unit specializing in women’s care, oncology, gynecology, and palliative/hospice care. The unit also cares for patients receiving chemotherapy. In addition, 5B provides post-operative care for plastic surgery and general surgery patients.  Job Summary:   The  Registered Nurse (RN)  delivers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to support healing and wellness. In this role, you’ll coordinate, ensure, and provide direct patient care while creating an environment rooted in dignity, respect, and empathy. You will use your clinical expertise and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients across the lifespan.  As a  clinical nurse , you’ll spend the majority of your time (>50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care through:  Conducting nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments  Facilitating admissions, transfers, and discharges  Providing patient and family-centered education  Coordinating care and developing individualized treatment plans  Key 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  Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:   Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky  Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college/university or an associate degree with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience required.  In lieu of a bachelor’s degree and less than ten years’ experience, an associate degree in nursing will be acceptable for initial hire with the understanding that the individual must be enrolled within 12 months in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.    Basic Life Support (Must obtain within 30 days of hire.)  ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.  Benefits:   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.)   Work Experience Education 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.