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Registered Nurse (RN) Preop


Job Location:

Corbin, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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

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.

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