Registered Nurse, Surgery

Lifepoint Health • Mayfield, KY

2h

About The Position

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Surgery unit in Mayfield, Kentucky, on a PRN schedule. The RN provides perioperative care and supports surgical and endoscopy procedures, working with a team focused on communication, teamwork, and specialized patient care. The role includes pre-procedure and post-procedure assessment and care, patient education, advocacy, and coordination with patients, families, physicians, and other care disciplines.

Requirements

• RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepare, position, and transport patients for procedures.
• Prepare surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies, and validate proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assess and care for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operate specialized equipment and maintain a safe environment.
• Account for use of supplies during surgical and endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
• Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed