Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Jackson Purchase Medical Center; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY is seeking an experienced RN to join our Surgical Services team as a Board Runner. The role focuses on direct patient care in the OR, coordinating schedules, and ensuring efficient turnover to support high-quality perioperative care.

As part of Lifepoint Health, we value compassionate care and teamwork. The RN will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD and leadership, providing safe patient care and ongoing performance improvement.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of OR experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily OR schedule and monitor case progression in real time.
• Adjust staffing assignments based on case volume, acuity, and staff skill mix.
• Facilitate room turnover efficiency and minimize delays.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues.
• Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages.
• Prioritize add-on and emergency cases in collaboration with leadership.
• Monitor on-time starts, turnover times, and overall OR efficiency metrics.
• Serve as a resource and support for OR staff throughout the shift.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OR experience

Surgical nursing

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Join our Remarkable Team!

Location - Mayfield, Ky

Schedule - Full Time RN Surgery Board Runner

Your experience matters Jackson Purchase 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 Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, 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.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role, provides direct patient care in the surgical setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

• Coordinate daily OR schedule and monitor case progression in real time.
• Adjust staffing assignments based on case volume, acuity, and staff skill mix.
• Facilitate room turnover efficiency and minimize delays.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, SPD, and leadership regarding schedule changes or issues.
• Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, equipment needs, or staffing shortages.
• Prioritize add-on and emergency cases in collaboration with leadership.
• Monitor on-time starts, turnover times, and overall OR efficiency metrics.
• Serve as a resource and support for OR staff throughout the shift.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

• RN license required
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of OR experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile technique.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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.

EEOC Statement

"Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

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.