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Baptist Health

Registered Nurse - RN

Baptist Health, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598


Job Description:RN-Outpatient Oncology First Shift - Full TimeBaptist Health outpatient oncology, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment. Our cancer center offers medical oncology, infusion therapy, radiation oncology, and genetic counseling. We also provide nutritional counseling, palliative care, psychological support, and access to support services. Our expert oncologists and team create personalized treatment plans with the latest technologies. From diagnosis through recovery, we ensure patients and caregivers receive continuous support and education. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient's journey.Job Description:The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. A registered nurse honors patients' mind, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. As a clinical registered 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.Assessment of Patient's NeedsDevelopment of Patient Care PlansProvision of Direct CareManagement of Patient Care DeliveryDemonstration of Leadership SkillsDemonstration of Leadership SkillsCustomer Relations and Healing EnvironmentRequirements:Current RN licensure or work permit in KentuckyBachelor'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 SupportACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.Benefits:Annual tuition assistanceCompany paid maternity and paternity leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement leave (includes pets)PTO sell back programCompassionate leave sharing program (PTO Donation)Employee support fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportIf 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.