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Registered Nurse Medical Unit

Baptist Health Paducah

Paducah, Kentucky

The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Posted Jun 18

Unit and setting
Medical Unit · Hospital Registered Nurse Medical Unit
License
RN license Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing
Term
Starts Jun 18, 2026 · Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required. Check your license

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
Eligibility
Paid Time Off available upon hire

Benefits

  • BenefitsTuition Assistance reimbursement programTuition Assistance reimbursement program
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off available for use upon hirePaid Time Off available for use upon hire
  • BenefitsCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • BenefitsBereavement Leave (includes pets)Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
  • BenefitsRetirement plans with company matchRetirement plans with company match

The role and schedule

Day to day
Patient assessment, identifying needs, and implementing interventions per department scope Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
Day to day
Delegating care activities, supervising, maintaining care plans, problem resolution, and performing technical care

The workplace

Baptist Health Paducah
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Baptist Health Paducah’s careers page.

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Summary BE PART OF OUR TEAM!!! Do you want to work for an organization where you are Inspired, Impactful and Included? Baptist Health Paducah Located in Paducah, KY Full-time The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment. Job

Duties

Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.

Requirements

Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program Paid Time Off available for use upon hire Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave (includes pets) Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with company match 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.

What's around it?

In Paducah, KY

Paducah, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent
$834/mo
Household income
$49,915/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Paducah, KY

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