Operating Room Nurse

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-OR

Full Time I First Shift (0645-1915)

Operating Room I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description Registered Nurse-OR:

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.

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 Registered Nurse-OR:

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:

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

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

R26106749