Registered Nurse (RN) Preop
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Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Preop. The Registered Nurse (RN) Preop/Discharge provides specialized care for patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions in an outpatient setting. This role involves assessing, developing, and implementing individualized plans of care, delivering patient and family education, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The nurse ensures safe, high-quality patient care, maintains accurate documentation, and supports quality improvement initiatives.
Key focus areas include Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care throughout the perioperative process., Prepare patients for surgery by verifying required documentation, informed consent, and readiness for the scheduled procedure., and Monitor patient status, respond to changes in condition, and document interventions and outcomes..
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Nursing, Registered Nurse License In Kentucky, and 1 Year RN Experience. Important skills include Clinical Judgment, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Patient Care Assessment, Individualized Care Plan Development, and Patient And Family Education.
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Experience Required
1 - 20 years
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 NursePreop/Discharge
Full-Time|1stShift
BHCOR-Outpatient RecoverICorbin, KY
The Outpatient Recovery Unit provides specialized care for patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions performed on an outpatient basis. Working closely with the Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) Surgery Unit, the team ensures patients safely recover from anesthesia and procedures while receiving individualized care, monitoring, education, and discharge support.
The Preop/Discharge RN provides care for preoperative and Phase II postoperative patients, performing assessments,developingand implementing individualized plans of care, and delivering patient and family education. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working in both the preoperative and discharge areas. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care,maintainaccuratedocumentation,supportsquality improvement initiatives, and upholds departmental, regulatory, and patient safety standards.
Description:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care throughout the perioperative process.
Prepare patients for surgery by verifying required documentation, informed consent, and readiness for the scheduled procedure.
Monitor patient status, respond to changes in condition, and document interventions and outcomes.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
Provide patient and family education, discharge planning, and post-procedure instructions.
Maintain a safe, organized environment by managing supplies, equipment, and regulatory compliance whileparticipatingin quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school required;Bachelor'sdegree preferred.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kentuckyrequired.
One year of RN experiencerequired; PACU, Critical Care/ER, and Preop/Discharge experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS)requiredwithin30 daysof hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)requiredwithin90 daysof hire.
Glucometer, Aegis, and Nurse Wound Care trainingrequiredper department and organizational guidelines.
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
R26104221
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