Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/ PACU

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with company match

Free Parking

Job summary

Centerpoint - Winchester is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PreOp/PACU to provide safe preoperative and recovery care. The role is full-time during day shifts, with a requirement for on-call coverage and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

The RN will administer medications, document care, and collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate transfers, testing, and discharge planning while supporting patients and families throughout the perioperative journey.

Qualifications

• Current KY RN license.
• BLS within 10 days of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire; PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care and administer medications per protocol.
• Document patient care and communicate changes to the care team.
• Support patient activities of daily living and ensure safety during perioperative care.
• Coordinate care across disciplines including transfers and discharge planning.
• Educate patient and family throughout the perioperative process.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU

Job Type: Full Time |Days

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule: 4 10 - hr shifts per week: 8:00a- 6:30p, requires call

Your experience matters

Centerpoint - Winchester, formerly Clark Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PreOp/PACU RN, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our 7 bed OR services include specialties in general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, podiatry, pain management, ear/nose/throat (ENT), and gastroenterology. Surgical services include pre-admission testing, prep & recovery, operating room, central sterile reprocessing (CSR), and endoscopy/GI.

How you'll contribute

A PreOp/PACU RN who excels in this role:

• Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Document patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Assess and care for the surgical patient throughout the perioperative process by performing preadmission testing, preparing the patient day of surgery and providing care for Phase I, Phase II and Extended Level of Care after surgery.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Current RN to practice in the state of KY
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 10 (ten) days of hire
• ACLS - within six months of hire PALS - within six months of hire

EEOC Statement:

"Centerpoint - Winchester 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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.