Registered Nurse (RN) Preop
Corbin, KY - USA
Job Summary
Summary
Job Description:
Registered NursePreop/Discharge
Full-Time1stShift
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 assessmentsdevelopingand 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 caremaintainaccuratedocumentationsupportsquality 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;Bachelorsdegree preferred.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kentucky.
One year of RN experience; PACU Critical Care/ER and Preop/Discharge experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS)within30 daysof hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)within90 daysof hire.
Glucometer Aegis and Nurse Wound Care trainingper 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 $6000 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
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Baptist Health, Kentucky and Southern Indiana's preferred healthcare provider, is improving access to healthcare and enhancing the health of the region.