Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 5
- Shift and hours
- Third Shift Full Time I Third Shift
- Unit and setting
- PACU · Hospital Registered Nurse-PACU
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky
- Term
- Permanent Full Time I Third ShiftFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky. Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Certification
- ACLS/PALS/NRP and completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
- Education
- Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
- Education
- Enroll in bachelor's degree program within 12 months of hire and achieve degree within 5 years for ADN applicants with less than 10 years experienceAfter hire · within 12 months of hire
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Bonus
- $15,000 Sign on Bonus $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified IndividualsAvailable for Qualified Individuals
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- BenefitsIdentity Theft ProtectionIdentity Theft Protection
- BenefitsTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- BenefitsCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
More benefits (17)
- Benefits5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- BenefitsBereavement Leave (includes pets)Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- BenefitsPTO Sell Back ProgramPTO Sell Back Program
- BenefitsCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- BenefitsEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- BenefitsRetirement with Company MatchRetirement with Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- PTO
- Bereavement Leave
- PTO Donation
- Employee Support Fund
The role and schedule
- Unit
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Day to day
- Assessment of patients' needs Assessment of patients’ needs.
- Day to day
- Development of patient care plans Development of patient care plans
- Day to day
- Provision of direct care Provision of direct care.
- Day to day
- Management of patient care delivery Management of patient care delivery.
- Day to day
- Demonstrate leadership skills Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Day to day
- Support for quality care Support for quality care.
- Day to day
- Customer relations and healing environment Customer relations and healing environment.
- Day to day
- Provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
- Day to day
- Supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.
- Weekends
- On call requirement weekends picked by rotation On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.
- On call
- On call weekends and holidays by rotation
- Holidays
- On call requirement holidays picked by rotation
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Original listing
Posted on BHS Baptist Healthcare System’s careers page.
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Summary Registered Nurse-PACU Full Time I Third Shift Surgical Services I Lexington, KY $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.
Description
Assessment of patients’ needs. Development of patient care plans Provision of direct care. Management of patient care delivery. Demonstrate leadership skills. Support for quality care. Customer relations and healing environment. On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation. Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity. Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.
Requirements
Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky. Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university. Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date. ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
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 $6,000 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.
What's around it?
Lexington, KY
Living costs about 7% below the US average