Registered Nurse Medical Unit
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
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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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?
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