Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre - PACU - Phase 2 - West Hospital

Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with perioperative and/or critical care background to join our operating suite in Kentucky. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, perform assessments, and provide comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include prioritizing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with surgeons and staff.

Qualifications

• RN with state licensure required
• Two years RN experience in Critical Care preferred
• CNOR and ACLS/PALS certifications preferred
• Peri-op 101 training is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
• Manage the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinate with other care providers
• Provide pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including discharge instructions
• Observe the surgery and surgical team to maintain a safe environment

Skills

Critical Care

Perioperative

Nursing Assessment

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Prior Peri-Operative and/or Critical Care background

Job Summary

• 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.

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