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Posted 22 July, 2026

Registered Nurse RN Med Surg

Lafayette Regional Health Center
Lexington, KY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

As a Registered Nurse in our Medical Surgical Unit, your insights and contributions to patient care are highly valued and encouraged. You will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative relationships with your direct supervisor and participate in various hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. Your input will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes and shaping the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In the role of Registered Nurse, you will be tasked with providing exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental requirements and state-specific practice standards. Working closely with healthcare providers and the care team, you will deliver individualized, comprehensive, and empathetic care, adhering to established nursing frameworks such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, reflecting our organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure a superior patient experience and favorable clinical results.

  • Evaluate the patient's condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
  • Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical record.
  • Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient’s response, and take appropriate actions in case of any adverse reactions.
  • Deliver outstanding care by responding swiftly to patient requests, anticipating their needs, and addressing them proactively.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terms.
Qualifications
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Completion of a Registered Nurse Diploma program.
  • No travel is required for this position.
Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, career growth, and retirement planning of our team members. The benefits include:

  • Extensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
  • Well-being support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
  • Time-off programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Savings and retirement options, featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
  • Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
  • Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ based on location.

“Nurses are fundamental to healthcare delivery and form its backbone. We are dedicated to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver outstanding patient care, advocate for the profession, and support the advancement of nursing.”

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

About Us

Our facility is a critical access hospital with over 25 beds, accredited by the Joint Commission. We are recognized for delivering compassionate and high-quality acute and outpatient medical services in a small-town setting. We operate three physician clinics throughout the county, allowing patients to receive quality healthcare close to home. Located in historic Lexington, Missouri, we are just 50 miles east of Kansas City.

Our organization has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Application Process

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) position in our Medical Surgical Unit. We review all applications and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.