Job Description: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Full-Time Second Shift The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care for patient populations in the operating rooms (OR) and for perioperative care in the transition from preoperative preparation, through surgery and to recovery areas. The OR Registered Nurse must possess the skills necessary to assist the physician in a variety of surgical procedures, must minimize turnaround times between procedures, and follow established safety procedures. The OR RN maintains and provides accurate communication during the intraoperative and perioperative periods. The OR RN uses the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care throughout the patient’s stay in the OR areas. The RN’s scope of practice is determined by the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and established by Baptist Health and patient care services policies, procedures and standards of practice. REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of school of nursing with current unrestricted KY license required, or higher. Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred on hire and required within 90 days of hire. Requires good clinical, organizational, customer service and critical thinking skills. Flexibility in work schedule, shift hours and job duties are required as well as basic computer skills. Good interpersonal skills and rapport with physicians utilizing OR required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CNOR preferred. Two years recent experience in an acute care or outpatient surgery center preferred. New graduates or candidates without surgical experience may be considered, subject to evaluation and approval by the Manager and the Director of Surgical Services and must be recommended for continuation in the position by their designated preceptor on an ongoing basis, become competent in critical skills within six months and achieve full proficiency within one year. BENEFITS: Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 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 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. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds. Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual 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. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.