Registered Nurse (Pre-Op)

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

PTO on hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Part Time II Second Shift Registered Nurse in Pre-Op to prepare patients for surgery and support perioperative care. You will assess needs, develop care plans, provide direct care, and supervise care delivery in a fast-paced surgical unit.

The role requires BLS, Kentucky RN licensure, and a nursing degree. On-call duties apply on weekends and holidays as scheduled. A supportive team and focus on safety and compassionate care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• BLS certification required; obtain within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and develop care plans.
• Provide direct patient care in Pre-Op.
• Manage patient care delivery and coordination.
• Demonstrate leadership and support quality care.
• Maintain a healing environment and strong patient relations.
• On-call weekends/holidays by rotation.
• Support OR staff before/during/after surgery.
• Apply nursing process with critical thinking and clinical judgment.

Skills

RN Nursing

Pre-Operative Care

Patient Assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelors or Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-Pre-Op

Part Time I Second Shift

Pre-OP I Lexington, KY

The Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) Surgery Unit is a critical component of the hospital's surgical services, dedicated to preparing patients for surgical procedures. This unit ensures that patients are physically, emotionally, and administratively ready for their surgery, focusing on safety, efficiency, and comfort. The Pre-Op Unit streamlines the surgical process by coordinating necessary assessments, addressing patient concerns, and optimizing care transitions.

Description Registered Nurse Pre-OP:

• Assessment of patients' needs.
• Development of patient care plan/s
• Provision of direct care.
• Management of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate of leadership skills.
• Support for quality care.
• Customer relations and healing environment.
• On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.
• Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
• Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.

Requirements Registered Nurse Pre-OP:

• Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor's degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match
• Identity Theft Protection
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.