Outpatient Surgery RN - Direct Patient Care & Impact

Lifepoint Health®; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Winchester, KY is seeking an RN for outpatient surgery to provide direct patient care using nursing processes. You will document care, monitor patient status, and coordinate with the care team for transfers and discharges.

The role requires RN licensure in Kentucky, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to ongoing education and quality patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice; BLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in outpatient surgical setting.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Collaborates across disciplines for transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Provides patient education appropriate to age and condition.
• Maintains regular attendance and participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Lifepoint Health in Winchester, KY is seeking an RN for outpatient surgery to provide direct patient care using nursing processes. You will document care, monitor patient status, and coordinate with the care team for transfers and discharges.

The role requires RN licensure in Kentucky, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to ongoing education and quality patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.