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Baptist Health

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Baptist Health, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-PACU (PRN)

PRN I First Shift

Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

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 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.

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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.