Registered Nurse (PACU)

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-PACU

Full-Time I Second Shift

Surgical Services 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:

• 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:

• 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

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 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

• Identity Theft Protection

Work Experience

Education