Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-PACU

Full-Time I Second Shift

Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description RN PACU:

Assessment of patients’ needs.Development of patient care plansProvision 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:

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match

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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.