Job Description:
Job DescriptionUnit Description:
5F is the Clinical Decision Unit at Baptist Health Lexington. We care for Observation/Short Stay populations from the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, and PACU. The environment is fast paced and you will care for a diverse patient population where quality care is our top priority. 5F includes a supportive team committed to treating all with integrity, respect, and compassion. This is the perfect unit for new graduates and experienced nurses seeking a practice change.
Shift: Full-time, Nights
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.
S/he honors patients’ mind, body and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual.
Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.
Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.
Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.
R 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.
Those 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:
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
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
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.