What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN), PreOp/PACU Coordinator position at Clark Regional Medical Center?
Registered Nurse (RN), PreOp/PACU Coordinator
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Clark Regional Medical Center is a 79 bed community hospital featuring updated technology including new and expanded services such as Diagnostic Services, larger capacity Emergency Services, home-like Labor and Delivery Suites, and a skilled nursing facility. The campus also includes a 45,000 square foot Medical Plaza housing the Clark Clinic, Diagnostic Center for Women, Center for Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinic and Anticoagulation Clinic.
Where We Are:
Winchester offers a truly original experience to all with so much to do and see. Just a short drive from Lexington, the “Horse Capital of the World,” and the Red River Gorge, you can experience all the beauty and excitement nature has to offer.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Free Parking
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- And much more…
Unit Summary:
Over the past few year, we have made some significant improvements to our surgical facilities, including the addition of a sixth operating room; construction of OR seven, and soon we will upgrade the communication systems in the remaining surgical suites. This project comes with upgrades to monitors, towers, cameras, and scopes, that improve the technique and visibility for our surgical procedures. In addition to our physical upgrades, we continue to expand our team of surgeons and have grown in the volume of cases we are able to do each year. In 2023, surgery did 7,837 procedures, a 12% growth in volume from 2022.
Position Summary:
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process and supports unit coordination activities to promote safe, high-quality outcomes. Serves as a resource to staff and assists with scheduling, education, and performance initiatives.
- Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting delivery of clinical services and patient flow.
- Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives.
- Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts regarding clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provides direct patient care as needed in accordance with scope and standards of practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must be willing to take call shifts
- Averaging 4 days per month, with 1 weekend per month of call
- RN license in state of KY or compact state
- Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
- BLS, withing 7 days of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement:
Clark Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.