RN-PRN

BHS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU on the second shift in Lexington, KY. This PRN I position focuses on post-anesthesia care, patient assessment, and direct care delivery in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities include planning patient care, leading clinical activities, and ensuring quality, safe recovery. BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred, with supervision duties and on-call weekends/holidays as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
• BLS certification required; if not certified, obtain within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and develop patient care plans.
• Provide direct patient care and manage care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership and support for quality care.
• Coordinate customer relations and healing environment.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to Patient Care Techs, LPNs, unit secretaries, and students.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-PACU

PRN I Second Shift

PACU I Lexington, KY

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.

Description RN PACU:

• Assessment of patients’ needs.
• Development of patient care plans
• Provision of direct care.
• Management of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Support for quality care.
• Customer relations and healing environment.
• On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.
• Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
• Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.

Requirements RN PACU:

• Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor’s or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Benefits:

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.