RN Operating Room PRN

Overview

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency care and women's health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

THIS JOB OFFERS AN INCENTIVE:

We are offering a $25,000 Sign on Bonus OR up to $24,000 towards student loan payback assistance to new hires who meet the following eligibility requirements.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR

• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures

• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients

• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies

• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Qualifications

We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process.

Additional requirements for this role include

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• BSN preferred

Pay Range

$37.20 - $37.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.