RN Operating Room FT Days

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Operating Room Nurse at a leading community hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, you will provide exceptional nursing care during surgical procedures. Your role includes assisting the surgical team, developing care plans, and ensuring patient safety. Successful candidates will demonstrate critical decision-making skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Join our team and enjoy a supportive work environment with significant incentives including a sign-on bonus and student loan payoff.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $25,000

Up to $24,000 in Student Loan Payoff

PTO

Retirement Programs

Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Kentucky required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon and surgical team in the OR.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Evaluates progress toward desired patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical Decision Making

Patient Care Coordination

Compassion

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care according to the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating. Implements appropriate nursing care interventions. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Care provided is based on defined standards of patient care and nursing evidence-based practice.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting.
2. Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decision making to determine need for standard, urgent, or emergent interventions.
3. Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care, and evidence-based practice, including nursing care coordination, patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.
4. Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
5. Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.
6. Evaluates progress toward desired patient outcomes.
7. Demonstrates effective ongoing observations and reassessment of patient/family responses to interventions and changes in condition.
8. Documents assessments and interventions according to hospital policy and standards of care.
9. Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of supplies and equipment.
10. Assigns or delegates tasks to support personnel based on patient needs, task complexity, outcome predictability, and facility policy.
11. Supports the orientation, training, and development of new employees and peers. Assists with nursing student clinical activities as appropriate.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

The above responsibilities indicate the general nature of the work. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current RN license in the State of Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA)

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Overview

As an Operating Room Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Health, you will directly assist in the operating room to ensure your patient receives exceptional nursing care during a vulnerable time.

Successful candidates should maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergent situations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate compassion for patients

Incentives:

Offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus and up to $24,000 in student loan payoff for eligible new hires.

About Us:

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed community hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, including the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East and a Level III NICU. We invite healthcare professionals to join our team and experience Hello Humankindness. Benefits include PTO, retirement programs, insurance, wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Learn more about Saint Joseph East and its recognitions here.