Registered Nurse, RN

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse- Mother-baby

Location:Baptist Health Lexington
Schedule:Part-time | 3rd Shift (Nights)

This position will consist of 5 x 12hr shifts in a two-week period.
About Mother/Baby Unit:The Baptist Health Lexington Mother/Baby Unit is comprised of 42 private rooms and is staffed by skilled and compassionate nurses who specialize in providing a high level of patient-centered postpartum care for both Mom and baby. Our newborn nursery is staffed by two newborn assessment nurses (NANs) and our patients receive breastfeeding guidance from staff along with our knowledgeable certified lactation consultants. Many members of the team have received extra training and certification in maternal and newborn care. Our focus is assisting families in getting the best start possible and making the transition home as smooth as possible through the provision of quality care, education, and support.

Job Summary:
TheRegistered Nurse (RN)delivers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to support healing and wellness. In this role, you'll coordinate, ensure, and provide direct patient care while creating an environment rooted in dignity, respect, and empathy. You will use your clinical expertise and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.

• Administer medications and implement nursing interventions in accordance with best practices and hospital policy.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.

• Monitor and document patient responses, revising care plans as needed.

• Support a culture of safety, quality improvement, and compassionate service.

• Mentor and support colleagues and new team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college/university or an associate degree with a minimum of ten (10) years' experience required.In lieu of a bachelor's degree and less than ten years' experience, an associate degree in nursing will be acceptable for initial hire with the understanding that the individual must be enrolled within 12 months in a bachelor's degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.

• Basic Life Support (Must obtain within 30 days of hire.)

• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Benefits:

-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

Please note: These benefits apply to part-time positions (24-31.99 weekly hours).