Registered Nurse, RN

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 20, 2026 Last posted February 20, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse – Mother-baby

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates

Location: Baptist Health Lexington
Schedule: Full-time | 3rd Shift (Nights) | 12-hour shifts | 3 days per week 
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: 
The Registered 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    

  • Life Insurance    

  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance    

  • Identity Theft Protection    

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually     

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave     

  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire     

  • 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    

Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours. 

 

Work Experience

Education

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

Provide compassionate postpartum nursing care, coordinate patient treatment, and support families in a hospital setting.

Job title

Registered Nurse, RN

Experience level

10+ years or associate degree with enrollment in bachelor’s program

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Lexington, KY, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licensure Kentuckybachelor’s degree in nursing or 10+ years experiencebasic life support

Preferred skills

ACLSPALSNRPdysrhythmia class

Specializations

maternal carenewborn carepostpartum
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City