Operating Room RN-Weekend Program-Surgical Services

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on the weekend program. You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, provide direct perioperative care, and support an environment focused on safety and compassionate service.

The role requires Kentucky RN licensure, 1 year OR experience, BLS (and ACLS/PALS/NRP as required), and the ability to lead and delegate to techs and support staff. On-call weekends/holidays rotate.

Qualifications

• Must possess Kentucky RN licensure.
• BLS certification required; obtain within 30 days if not held.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia class as required by department.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and develop care plans.
• Provide direct perioperative care before, during, and after surgery.
• Demonstrate leadership and delegate appropriate work to staff.
• Support quality care and maintain a healing environment.
• On-call weekends/holidays as rotated.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Operating Room RN-Weekend Program-Surgical ServicesApply: Lexington, KY: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R26106874**Summary****Job Description:****Registered Nurse-OR**Full-Time, Weekend Shift (2x12’s 06:45 – 1930)Operating Room I Lexington, KYBaptist 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 plan/s* 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.* Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse.* 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* Life Insurance* Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* Identity Theft Protection* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire* 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### *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!*