Registered Nurse (RN), OR Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN), OR Coordinator

Job Type : Full Time Days

No Call

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Your experience matters

At Bluegrass Community Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, 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.

Department / Unit Summary

Our general surgery staff consists of expert surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and technicians all dedicated to performing successful operations and promoting comfortable healing and recovery. Our most common surgical services consist of endo, ortho, and pain procedures. Due to the high volume of outpatient procedures, our surgery staff do not work weekends or holidays.

7 Pre / Op Infusion Rooms

2 OR Suites

1 Endo Suite

1 PACU Bay

How you'll contribute

Provide 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. Must be able to float to all areas within surgery, especially OR.

Essential Functions

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.

Monitors departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission requirements.

Provides direct patient care as needed in accordance with scope and standards of practice.

Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Provides quality patient care and works other shifts / units as needed; may be assigned on-call.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include :

1-2 years minimum experience as a Surgery RN

2-4 years critical care experience preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire

Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually

TNCC preferred

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.