Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Care Anesthesia Unit (PACU) - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay and incentives

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking an Operating Room RN to deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced surgical setting. The role requires strong organization, leadership, and collaboration with the care team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure, a nursing degree, and 2+ years in Critical Care. BLS/ACLS/PALS are preferred; CNOR/SGNA certifications are a plus. Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required).
• CNOR and/or SGNA certifications are preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Deliver exceptional nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Provide pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including discharge instructions.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.

Kenntnisse

RN license

Operating Room

Critical Care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pre-op/post-op care

Ausbildung

RN degree or license

BLS ACLS PALS certifications

CNOR certification (preferred)

SGNA certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status


• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs


• Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care


• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes


• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team


• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment


• Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient


• Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers


• Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions


• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)


• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)


• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)


• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)

Experience

• Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)


• Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)

Training

• Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)


• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts


• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders


• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]