RN-PRN

Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Associates Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-PACU

PRN I Second Shift

PACU I Lexington, KY

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.

Description RN PACU:

Assessment of patients' needs.

Development of patient care plans

Provision of direct care.

Management of patient care delivery.

Demonstrate leadership skills.

Support for quality care.

Customer relations and healing environment.

On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.

Operating Room Nurses 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.

Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.

Requirements RN PACU:

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.

Benefits:

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

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.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26104777