Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Job DescriptionJoin our Remarkable Team!Location – Mayfield, KySchedule – Full Time RN Surgery Board RunnerYour experience matters Jackson Purchase is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.How you'll contributeA Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role, provides direct patient care in the surgical setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.• Coordinate daily OR schedule and monitor case progression in real time.• Adjust staffing assignments based on case volume, acuity, and staff skill mix.• Facilitate room turnover efficiency and minimize delays.• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues.• Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages.• Prioritize add-on and emergency cases in collaboration with leadership.• Monitor on-time starts, turnover times, and overall OR efficiency metrics.• Serve as a resource and support for OR staff throughout the shift.• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.• Documents patient care provided.• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.• Performs other duties as assigned.What we're looking for• RN license requiredBasic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.• Minimum of 2-3 years of OR experience preferredStrong knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile technique.Why join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.