Registered Nurse

BHS•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse-OR position is a full-time role on the first shift within the Surgical Services Department at Baptist Health Lexington. This department includes the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department, and a Sterile Processing Department. The Operating Room Nurse provides care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery, utilizing clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and creativity. The role requires the ability to supervise and delegate tasks to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified individuals.

Requirements

Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Nice To Haves

On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.

Responsibilities

Assessment of patients’ needs.
Development of patient care plan/s.
Provision of direct care.
Management of patient care delivery.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Support for quality care.
Customer relations and healing environment.
Provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
Supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.