Operating Room RN — Perioperative Care Expert

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across surgical, endoscopy, and trauma settings. You will perform critical assessments, procedures, and patient care planning in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment focused on optimal outcomes.

The role requires adherence to sterile technique, collaboration with anesthesia and surgery teams, and commitment to patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse: KY licensure required at hire.
• BLS certification (CPR) required at hire.
• ACLS within 90 days.
• PALS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe surgical environment with sterile technique and assist anesthesia or the surgeon before, during or after cases.
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, and supplies for surgery.
• Prepare Lab specimens and ensure instruments, implants, and supplies are ready for the type of surgery.
• Circulate and/or scrub a case based on the day's assignment.
• Provide Conscious Sedation to Endoscopy patients and assess patient health status to prioritize care.
• Initiate and maintain an individualized plan of care based on assessment data and nursing standards.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and care team to coordinate discharge/transfer needs.
• Prioritize and perform interventions for stabilization and triage of trauma patients; participate in patient and family teaching.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-focused care

CPR

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across surgical, endoscopy, and trauma settings. You will perform critical assessments, procedures, and patient care planning in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment focused on optimal outcomes.

The role requires adherence to sterile technique, collaboration with anesthesia and surgery teams, and commitment to patient education and discharge planning.