What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU position at Clark Regional Medical Center?
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU
Your experience matters
Centerpoint – Winchester, formerly Clark Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PreOp/PACU RN, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our 7 bed OR services include specialties in general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, podiatry, pain management, ear/nose/throat (ENT), and gastroenterology. Surgical services include pre-admission testing, prep & recovery, operating room, central sterile reprocessing (CSR), and endoscopy/GI.
How you’ll contribute
A PreOp/PACU RN who excels in this role:
Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Document patient care given.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Assess and care for the surgical patient throughout the perioperative process by performing preadmission testing, preparing the patient day of surgery and providing care for Phase I, Phase II and Extended Level of Care after surgery.
Why join us
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Free Parking
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
Associates Degree in Nursing, required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
Current RN to practice in the state of KY
Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 10 (ten) days of hire
ACLS - within six months of hire PALS - within six months of hire
EEOC Statement:
“Centerpoint - Winchester 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.