Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN), PreOp/PACU at Bluegrass Community Hospital summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environments, providing comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures. Experienced in managing physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs within a high-volume outpatient surgical setting, emphasizing compassionate, flexible, and organized care.

Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Infusion
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 

Our PreOp/Infusion RN’s  provide direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Meet the physical, psychosocial, religious/cultural needs of the patient and family. Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team as appropriate about changes in the patient’s condition or response to treatment. Basic PC skills. Able to work on smoke-free campus. Able to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

 

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
• Specialty Certification testing within 1 year of hire and pass within 1.5 years of hire – preferred

 

About our Health System 
Bluegrass Community Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Versailles, KY and is part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

 

EEOC Statement

Bluegrass Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Bluegrass Community Hospital is  committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

 

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.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Pre-Operative Care, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Surgical Nursing, Patient Assessment, Critical Care, BLS, ACLS, Outpatient Surgery, Healthcare

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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