Job Description:

Operating Room-Register Nurse

Full-Time, First Shift (5x8s 06:45 - 15:15)

Operating Room I Lexington

$30,000 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 Operating Room-Register Nurse:

Assessment of patients’ needs.Development of patient care plan/sProvision of direct care.Management of patient care delivery.Demonstrate of 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 Operating Room-Register Nurse:

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. Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse. ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Benefits:

Tuition Assistance reimbursement programCompany paid Maternity and Paternity leaveBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

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.