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Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Testing/Scheduler - Lourdes Hospital

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Paducah, Kentucky

You'll care for surgical patients before, during and after their operation, including discharge instructions.

Posted Aug 24

Unit and setting
Operating Room · Hospital Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical careacute, critical patients needing intensive medical care
License
RN license Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current state RN licence
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current state RN licence Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Preferred

Certification
BLS, ACLS or PALS, preferred at hire; obtained before direct patient care
Certification
CNOR certification CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
Certification
SGNA membership SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)
Experience
Two years RN experience in critical care Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
Experience
OR internship program Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)
Also asks
Peri-op 101 course Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)

What it pays

Bonus
Referral bonuses

Benefits

  • Benefits403(b) with employer contributions when eligibleCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription coverageMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • BenefitsHSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • BenefitsParental and FMLA leave
  • BenefitsShort- and long-term disability
More benefits (11)
  • BenefitsBackup care for children and elders
  • BenefitsTuition assistanceTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • BenefitsProfessional development and continuing education support
  • 403(b)
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Prescription coverage
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave

The role and schedule

Day to day
pre-op, intra-op and post-op care with discharge instructions Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
Day to day
managing patient nursing care in the OR and coordinating the surgical team's needs Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers

The workplace

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Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – Lourdes Hospital

Job

Summary

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

  • Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
  • Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
  • Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
  • Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
  • Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
  • Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
  • Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers
  • Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
  • CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
  • SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)

Experience

  • Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
  • Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)

Training

  • Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

What's around it?

In Paducah, KY

Paducah, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent
$834/mo
Household income
$49,915/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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