Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
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Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
bhs· BHS Baptist Healthcare System
About this role
Summary
Job Description:
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery/Antepartum
Location: Baptist Health Lexington
Schedule: Full-time | 3rd Shift (Nights) | 12-hour shifts | 3 days per week
About Labor and Delivery: Labor and Delivery is a high risk specialized unit that provides care to pregnant individuals prior to and during labor, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period. This unit has 17 private birthing suites, 5 Triage/PACU beds, 4 OR Rooms, 3 bed Obstetric Emergency Department care, and a specialized Antepartum unit that provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies and post-partum diagnoses needing supportive care.
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.
As a clinical nurse, you’ll spend the majority of your time (>50%) coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care through:
Conducting nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments
Facilitating admissions, transfers, and discharges
Providing patient and family-centered education
Coordinating care and developing individualized treatment plans
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.)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery position at bhs?
The salary for this Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery role at bhs is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery position at bhs located?
This Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery role at bhs is based in Lexington, KY. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery role at bhs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery role in the BHS Baptist Healthcare System department at bhs.
Which team or department does the Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at bhs belong to?
This Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery position is part of the BHS Baptist Healthcare System department at bhs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery position at bhs?
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When was the Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery job at bhs posted?
This Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery position at bhs was posted on Jun 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
bhs
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