Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse

Frankfort Regional Medical Center; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankfort Regional Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Pre-Op PACU Nurse to provide safe, compassionate care for surgical patients before and after procedures. You will perform comprehensive pre-op assessments, start IVs, administer medications, educate patients, and monitor in PACU through recovery and discharge.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams in a patient-first, team-oriented environment that offers strong training, diverse clinical exposure, and

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive pre-op assessments and IV starts.
• Administer medications as ordered and provide patient education.
• Monitor patient during PACU recovery and discharge, documenting in EHR.

Job description

Frankfort Regional Medical Center seeks an Outpatient Pre-Op PACU Nurse to provide safe, compassionate care for surgical patients before and after procedures. Responsibilities include comprehensive pre-op assessments, IV starts, medication administration, patient education, and monitoring in PACU through recovery and discharge. The nurse will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams, prioritize patient safety, follow evidence-based protocols, and document accurately in the EHR. Join a patient-first, team-oriented environment with strong training, diverse clinical exposure, and growth opportunities in a respected regional healthcare network.