Med Surg RN Job in Lexington, KY

You'll work as a Registered Nurse in Medical-Surgical nursing at Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a 12-hour night shift position (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM), with 3 shifts per week required. You'll be expected to work weekends and holidays as department needs dictate. The assignment runs 89 weeks, with a start date of October 5, 2026. Your weekly pay is $1,427.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice
• Collect objective and subjective data; obtain patient health information from family or others as necessary
• Consider patient culture, age, and developmental level when designing care actions and interventions
• Identify patient risk factors and presenting complaints
• Develop prioritized problem lists based on input from the inter-professional team
• Determine desired outcomes in coordination with patient and family in accordance with medical plan of care
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice
• Explain procedures, treatments, and processes to patients and families
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately
• Conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies
• Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members in the performance of patient care activities
• Identify and address educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems
• Facilitate patient discharge process including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI monitoring
• Promote a positive group dynamic and healing environment through words and actions
• Apply evidence-based practice, current research, and caring philosophy to ensure nursing excellence