Registered Nurse (RN)
Lexington, Kentucky
Posted Oct 30
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Summary Job Description
Unit Description
2B ICU is a 19-bed neuro ICU. Serving CVA, neurosurgical, carotid surgery and carotid stent patients. This unit supports our comprehensive stroke program if the patient needs critical care placement. In addition, the unit cares for surgical post-op, cardiac interventions, sepsis, general surgery and complex care ICU patients. Shift: Full-Time, Days.
Job Description
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. 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. Applicants 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. 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. 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.