$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals
About the company
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:
Responsibilities
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Assessment of patients’ needs.
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Development of patient care plan/s
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Provision of direct care.
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Management of patient care delivery.
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Demonstrate leadership skills.
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Support for quality care.
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Customer relations and healing environment.
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On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.
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Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
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Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
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Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.
Requirements Registered Nurse-OR:
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Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
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Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
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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.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
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ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
Benefits:
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Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Identity Theft Protection
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
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Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
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Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
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PTO Sell Back Program
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Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
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Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
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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.