What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - PAT/PACU/PRE-OP/Trans position at Lensa?
About Us
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
A Career With Us Offers
Essential Functions Performs direct patient care following an individualized plan of care, the plan of care includes assessment, intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment and re-evaluation of the patient. In the Pre-operative, Intra-operative and Post-operative environment. Documents patient care given in Med-Host, Nextgen, and Exit Care (EMR systems). Assess, monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assures all pre-operative requirements are met prior to transfer to the operating room. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Follows Infection Control and Safety Guidelines Successful completion of Skills Competency Checklist Monitors and maintains sterile technique in the operating room. Serves as a scrub nurse when needed, as appropriate.
Job Requirements Minimum EducationX Associate’s degree □ Preferred X Required Possession of a current RN License will prove education. X Bachelor’s degree X Preferred □ Required Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Ability to quickly learn how to navigate multiple complex software systems.Must be able to communicate with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to successfully complete Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 DOHX Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Preferred □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Preferred □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________ Licenses:Current unrestricted State of Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license. Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum one year experience in surgical services X RequiredOne year experience as a Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) X Preferred
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
A Career With Us Offers
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
Essential Functions Performs direct patient care following an individualized plan of care, the plan of care includes assessment, intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment and re-evaluation of the patient. In the Pre-operative, Intra-operative and Post-operative environment. Documents patient care given in Med-Host, Nextgen, and Exit Care (EMR systems). Assess, monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assures all pre-operative requirements are met prior to transfer to the operating room. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Follows Infection Control and Safety Guidelines Successful completion of Skills Competency Checklist Monitors and maintains sterile technique in the operating room. Serves as a scrub nurse when needed, as appropriate.
Job Requirements Minimum EducationX Associate’s degree □ Preferred X Required Possession of a current RN License will prove education. X Bachelor’s degree X Preferred □ Required Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Ability to quickly learn how to navigate multiple complex software systems.Must be able to communicate with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to successfully complete Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 DOHX Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Preferred □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Preferred □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________ Licenses:Current unrestricted State of Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license. Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum one year experience in surgical services X RequiredOne year experience as a Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) X Preferred
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
