Charge Nurse Surgical Services
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Job overview
The Charge Nurse for Surgical Services at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY provides leadership and clinical oversight, coordinates patient flow and staffing, ensures safe peri‑operative care, supports staff education, monitors quality and compliance, and serves as a liaison among nursing, physicians and ancillary teams.
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Skills
Qualifications
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Full job description
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:
Charge Nurse
Full-Time I 1st Shift
BHCOR-Surgical Services I Corbin, KY
Surgical Services consists of 10 OR's. The OR and PACU provide care 24 hours a day, with on-call personnel from 2:30PM to 7:00AM, and weekends for patients of all ages who require emergency and elective surgical procedures.
The Surgery Lead RN is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the Surgery unit. The Surgery Charge RN works closely with the Preop/PACU to ensure patient flow efficiencies. Also, as a Registered Nurse, implements the nursing process for each patient assigned to his/her care.
Description:
Provides leadership and clinical oversight for Surgical Services staff and daily operations.
Coordinates patient flow, staffing assignments, room turnovers, scheduling, supplies, and surgical readiness.
Delivers and oversees safe, evidence-based perioperative patient care in accordance with AORN standards and hospital policies.
Supports staff orientation, education, competency development, performance feedback, and policy/procedure updates.
Monitors quality, safety, documentation, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement activities.
Serves as a liaison and clinical resource for nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and Pre-op/PACU teams.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing with current Kentucky RN licensure
Minimum 1 year of job-related experience
BLS within 30 days; ACLS and PALS within 90 days
Glucometer Training upon hire; Aegis Training per identified needs; Nurse Wound Care within 30 days
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree
Previous supervisory experience and CNOR certification
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
R26105584
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