Weekend Program-Operating Room Nurse

Summary Job Description: Registered Nurse-OR Full-Time I Weekend Shift Operating Room 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: - Assessment of patients’ needs. - Development of patient care plan/s - 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: - 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. - Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse. - 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 Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance - Identity Theft Protection - Tuition 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 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.