CDU RN

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 10/5/2026 First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

RN-CDU

Part Time  I Third Shift (1x12)

Clinical Decision Unit I Hamburg  

The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) provides telemetry level observation care for selected emergency department patients to determine whether inpatient admission is required. Patients in the CDU typically need extended monitoring, testing, and treatment. The CDU focuses on patient comfort, efficient diagnostic clarification, and timely decisions regarding safe discharge or hospital admission.

Description RN-CDU:

  • Assessment of patients’ needs.
  • Development of patient care plans
  • Provision of direct care.
  • Management of patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Support for quality care.
  • Customer relations and healing environment.

Requirements RN-CDU:

  • 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 (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
  • ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Benefits:

  • Preventive Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

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.

About this role

Summary

Assess patients, develop care plans, provide direct care, manage care, demonstrate leadership.

Job title

CDU RN

Experience level

null

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lexington, KY; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licensureBLS certification

Preferred skills

ACLSPALSNRPdysrhythmia

Specializations

telemetrypatient carecare planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City