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L&D RN
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1700 Nicholasville Road

$2,157-2,765/week
Posted 20 hours ago
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Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum RN

Location

  • Lexington, Kentucky

Contract

  • 13 weeks
  • 3x12 nights
  • 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Kentucky
  • LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum experience within the last year
  • 1 year of experience in LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
  • BLS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSN
  • Previous nursing experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs comprehensive patient assessments and documents findings
  • Provides direct patient care, including rounds, treatments, and ongoing reassessment
  • Coordinates admissions, transfers, discharges, and discharge teaching
  • Educates patients and families
  • Delegates and oversees patient care tasks
  • Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities
  • Supports a healing, patient-centered care environment

Skills and Abilities

  • Clear, respectful verbal and written communication
  • Collaboration with the care team
  • Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
  • Ability to use computer systems and applications or be trained to use them

About Lexington, KY

As a travel nurse in Lexington, KY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Lexington is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
Weather
  • In the summer, average highs are around 86°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
  • In the winter, average highs are around 42°F, and average lows are around 25°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lexington.
  • They are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Lexington is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options include buses, which provide convenient access to different parts of the city.
Demographics
  • Lexington is a diverse city with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of grass and tree pollen.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Lexington, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare field.
Things to Do
  • There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a thriving arts and music scene.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college basketball and horse racing.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Red River Gorge and exploring the Kentucky Horse Park.
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