OR RN: Fast-Paced Surgical Care Expert

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington in Lexington, KY seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess patients, support anesthesia teams, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to drive optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include preparing OR, handling lab specimens, providing conscious sedation as needed, and coordinating care plans and discharge.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with KY license upon hire.
• BLS/CPR required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe surgical environment with sterile technique and assist anesthesia/surgeon as needed.
• Prepare Lab specimens and ensure instruments, implants, and supplies are ready for surgery.
• Circulate and/or scrub a case based on daily assignment.
• Provide Conscious Sedation to Endoscopy patients as required.
• Develop and initiate an individualized plan of care based on assessment data.
• Coordinate discharge/transfer needs with patient, family, and care team.
• Assist in triage and prioritize interventions for trauma cases and patient teaching.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (KY) license

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington in Lexington, KY seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess patients, support anesthesia teams, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to drive optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include preparing OR, handling lab specimens, providing conscious sedation as needed, and coordinating care plans and discharge.