Mercy Health
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – PRN - West Hospital (Open)
Mercy Health, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – PRN - West Hospital (Open)
Part of Mercy Health’s mission to provide high‑quality, compassionate care to our communities, this position offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional peri‑operative nursing services and work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Job Summary
Utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Determine priority of patient problems and needs
Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute, critical patients requiring intensive medical care
Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance outcomes
Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff during the entire surgical process
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
Observe surgeries and assist the surgical team in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
Manage nursing care within the OR and coordinate surgical team needs with other providers
Provide pre‑op, intra‑op, and post‑op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Certifications
Graduate of an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)
Experience & Training
Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)
Successful completion of Peri‑op 101 (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
EEO & Contact All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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Job Summary
Utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Determine priority of patient problems and needs
Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute, critical patients requiring intensive medical care
Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance outcomes
Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff during the entire surgical process
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
Observe surgeries and assist the surgical team in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
Manage nursing care within the OR and coordinate surgical team needs with other providers
Provide pre‑op, intra‑op, and post‑op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Certifications
Graduate of an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)
Experience & Training
Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)
Successful completion of Peri‑op 101 (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
EEO & Contact All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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