Registered Nurse

Experience Required

None

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:

Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery

Part-Time|1stShift

BHCOR-Surgical ServicesICorbin, KY

OSC consists of Preop unit with 6 bays, intra op, phase 2 recovery has 4 bays, isolation room has 2 bays, they get the patients ready for endoscopy procedures, perform the procedure, recovery the patient, and discharge the patients from that area.

Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical and procedural services. Responsibilities include preoperative assessment and preparation, intraoperative circulating nurse duties, post anesthesia recovery care, and discharge planning and education. The RN utilizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice to coordinate safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative continuum. The RN collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical staff, patients, and families to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. The RN serves as a patient advocate, promotes a culture of safety and quality, and demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional development and excellence in patient care.

Description:

Performs preoperative assessments, develops plans of care, provides patient education, coordinates discharge planning, and documents patient care.

Provides circulating, perioperative, and PACU nursing care while ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

Monitors patient status, responds to changes in condition, and manages emergencies using sound clinical judgment.

Collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

Serves as a patient advocate while promoting effective communication, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrates leadership through delegation, teamwork, mentoring, and professional development.

Maintains required licensure, certifications, competencies, and compliance with organizational policies and safety standards.

Requirements:

Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Current Kentucky RN license or Kentucky work permit.

No experience required; perioperative, critical care, or emergency department experience preferred.

Post-Hire Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association) within 30 days; Glucometer Training upon hire; Aegis Training as required.

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

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

Identity Theft Protection

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

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.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R25095344