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Baptist Health System KY & IN

Lexington, Kentucky

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Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

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Summary Job Description: Registere d Nurse Part-Time, 1 st Shift Unit Description 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. The Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care through assessment, treatment, care coordination, patient and family education, and individualized care planning while supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges. 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- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already. • ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment. Benefits: Part-Time 24 weekly hours (0.6 FTE) - 31.99 weekly hours (0.8FTE) • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • 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 • Identity Theft Protection • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire 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.

Skills for this role

Patient treatment planningHospital rounding experienceChemotherapy administrationPalliative careInitial patient assessmentEmotional support for patientsOverseeing care coordinationEvidence-based practiceMedical-surgicalPerioperative careDischarge planningPatient and family education

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BLSACLSPALSNRP

Requirements

  • RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Hospital rounding experience
  • Nursing
  • NRP Certification
  • Surgery
  • Paid parental leave
  • RN License
  • Chemotherapy administration

About the employer

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Baptist Health System KY & IN
Health system employer

Baptist Health System KY & IN is a faith-based healthcare system with over 90 years of service, recognized as Kentuckians' preferred healthcare provider. The system operates across Kentucky and Indiana, with a presence in Lexington, Kentucky. The organization is anchored…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Faith-based, values-driven culture with a clear mission and formal behavioral standards
  • Strong stated emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and interdependence among staff
  • Professional growth supported through training, development, and personal/professional support programs

What reviewers flag

  • Christ-centered mission orientation may not align with all nurses' personal or professional preferences
  • Organization is navigating ongoing healthcare industry changes, which may involve transitional challenges during their 10-year vision plan
Christian valuesteamworkcompassionate careprofessional growthcommunity trustinterdependence

Living in Lexington, KY

Lush rolling horse pastures meet a lively college-town energy in Lexington, home to the University of Kentucky and its major medical campus. The city blends Bluegrass charm with growing healthcare opportunities, making it an appealing spot for RNs seeking a mid-size city with Southern warmth.

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Metro price level · Lexington area
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7% below the national average

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