Registered Nurse, Perioperative

RemoteWorker US; Preston (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Regional Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room in a full-time internal contract position. This role focuses on patient monitoring, care coordination, and supporting patients during recovery. With benefits like health coverage and tuition assistance, this is an opportunity for dedicated individuals to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Membership Discounts with Local Gyms

Qualifications

• RN license in state of KY or compact state required.
• Must be willing to take call shifts.
• BLS certification within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents patient care.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions.
• Prepares and cares for patients undergoing procedures.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Working with Minimal Supervision

Patient Advocacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Recovery

Internal Contract Position

Job Type: Full Time |Days

Requires Call

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Clark Regional Medical Center is a 79 bed community hospital featuring updated technology including new and expanded services such as Diagnostic Services, larger capacity Emergency Services, home-like Labor and Delivery Suites, and a skilled nursing facility. The campus also includes a 45,000 square foot Medical Plaza housing the Clark Clinic, Diagnostic Center for Women, Center for Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinic and Anticoagulation Clinic.

Where We Are:

Winchester offers a truly original experience to all with so much to do and see. Just a short drive from Lexington, the “Horse Capital of the World,” and the Red River Gorge, you can experience all the beauty and excitement nature has to offer.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Free Parking
• Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
• And much more…

Unit Summary:

Over the past few months, we have made some significant improvements to our surgical facilities, including the addition of a sixth operating room; construction of OR seven, and soon we will upgrade the communication systems in the remaining surgical suites. This project comes with upgrades to monitors, towers, cameras, and scopes, that improve the technique and visibility for our surgical procedures. In addition to our physical upgrades, we continue to expand our team of surgeons and have grown in the volume of cases we are able to do each year. In 2023, surgery did 7,837 procedures, a 12% growth in volume from 2022.

Position Summary:

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions and transports the patients for the procedure. Prepares Endoscopy suite with solutions, scopes, equipment and supplies. Validates that complete and current reprocessing of the scope has occurred for every procedure.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Assesses and cares for the endoscopy patient throughout the procedure. Assists with pre-procedure and post- procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment for procedures. Maintains a safe environment.
• Continually accounts for use of supplies during endoscopy procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be willing to take call shifts
• RN license in state of KY or compact state
• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• BLS, withing 7 days of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

Clark Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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