What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse position at Bluegrass Community Hospital?
Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery Float
Job Type: PRN | Days
Minimum 4 shifts in 6-week period
No Weekends, no holidays
Your experience matters
At Bluegrass Community Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary
Our general surgery staff consists of expert surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and technicians all dedicated to performing successful operations and promoting comfortable healing and recovery. Our most common surgical services consist of endo, ortho, and pain procedures. Due to the high volume of outpatient procedures, our surgery staff do not work weekends or holidays.
- 7 Pre/Op Infusion Rooms
- 2 OR Suites
- 1 Endo Suite
- 1 PACU Bay
How you’ll contribute
Our Surgery Float RN’s are a jack of all trades. In this position, you will work in all areas of surgery: PreOp, PACU, Circulation, & Infusion. You’ll make an impact by collaborating with physicians to provide patient care before, during, and after surgeries. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills to directly impact patient wellbeing.
Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Madison by texting or calling at 859.267.7133
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- 1-2 years minimum experience as a Surgery RN
- 2-4 years critical care experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire
- Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually
- TNCC preferred
- Specialty Certification testing within 1 year of hire and pass within 1.5 years of hire – preferred
About our Health System
Bluegrass Community Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Versailles, KY and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Bluegrass Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bluegrass Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
