Outpatient Surgery RN
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Baptist Health is hiring an Outpatient Surgery RN. The Outpatient Surgery RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical and procedural services. Responsibilities include preoperative assessment and preparation, intraoperative circulating nurse duties, post anesthesia recovery care, and discharge planning and education. The RN utilizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice to coordinate safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative continuum.
Key focus areas include Perform preoperative assessments, develop plans of care, and provide patient education., Coordinate discharge planning and document patient care., and Provide circulating, perioperative, and PACU nursing care..
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Nursing, Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing, and Current Kentucky RN License Or Kentucky Work Permit. Important skills include Problem Solving, Clinical Judgment, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Advocacy, Quality Improvement, and Regulatory Compliance.
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Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Registered NurseOutpatient Surgery
Full-Time|1stShift
BHCOR-Surgical ServicesICorbin, KY
OSC consists of Preop unit with 6 bays, intra op, phase 2 recovery has 4 bays, isolation room has 2 bays, they get the patients ready for endoscopy procedures, perform the procedure,recoverythe patient, and discharge the patients from that area.
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical and procedural services.Responsibilities include preoperative assessment and preparation, intraoperative circulating nurse duties,post anesthesiarecovery care, and discharge planning and education. The RNutilizescritical thinking, clinicaljudgment, and evidence-based practice to coordinate safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout theperioperativecontinuum. The RN collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical staff, patients, andfamilies to ensureoptimalpatient outcomes whilemaintainingcompliance with organizational policies,professional standards, and regulatory requirements. The RN serves as a patient advocate, promotes a cultureof safety and quality, anddemonstratesaccountability for ongoing professional development and excellence inpatientcare.
Description:
Performs preoperative assessments, develops plans of care, provides patient education, coordinates discharge planning, and documents patient care.
Provides circulating, perioperative, and PACU nursing care while ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
Monitors patient status,responds to changes in condition, and manages emergencies using sound clinical judgment.
Collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
Serves as a patient advocate while promoting effective communication, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrates leadership through delegation, teamwork, mentoring, and professional development.
Maintains required licensure, certifications, competencies, and compliance with organizational policies and safety standards.
Requirements:
Associate Degree in Nursingrequired;Bachelor's Degreepreferred.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Kentucky RN license or Kentucky work permit.
No experiencerequired; perioperative, critical care, or emergency department experience preferred.
Post-Hire Requirements:BLS (American Heart Association) within30 days; Glucometer Training upon hire; Aegis Training asrequired.
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.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26104328
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