OR Registered Nurse (Circulator) - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville, KY seeks an experienced RN to coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing care for surgical patients. The role requires on-call coverage and rotations for nights, weekends, and holidays, with strict adherence to medication safety and patient identification protocols.

Responsibilities include timely nursing assessments, completion of histories, and performing unit tasks while maintaining accountability for actions.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and Kentucky license required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification current.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement quality nursing care for the surgical patient.
• Observes the 5 rights when administering medications.
• Administers medications based on patient age and condition.
• Uses two identifiers for patient identification.
• Performs unit-required skills and tasks; completes nursing history and assessment on time.

Skills

On-call coverage

Medication administration

Venipuncture/IV therapy

Patient safety

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing Degree from accredited school

Licensed in Kentucky or compact state

Job description

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Category

Surgery

Job Location

320 W. 18th St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Tracking Code

7020-42

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

To coordinate and implement quality nursing care for the surgical patient in an efficient and safe manner consistent with Standards of Care. Performance consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the unit and JSH may be demonstrated by remaining flexible to change, integrating quality in daily work habits, and treating all customers and peers with respect and consideration.

• ON-CALL COVERAGE AND ROTATION FOR NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS IS REQUIRED.
• Practices within the scope of license.
• Administers medication observing the "5 rights".
• Administers medication correctly based on patient's age and clinical condition.
• Utilizes two identifiers for proper patient identification.
• Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations.
• Completes nursing HX and assessment accurately within expected time frames.
• Responsible and accountable for all actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Nursing Degree from accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed in the state of Kentucky or compact state.

Required Licenses:

Registered Nurses

• BLS certification – American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire date or transfer to the department.
• PALS preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Two years of med-surg or comparable experience, proficient in venipuncture/IV therapy.