Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Monitors surgical asepsis, sterile technique, prepares and positions patients for the procedure. Ensures all equipment, supplies and instrumentation are validated and present prior to procedure.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Assesses and cares for the surgical patient throughout the intraoperative process. Assists with preoperative preparation and postoperative care.
Operates specialized equipment for procedures. Maintains a safe surgical environment.
Minimum EducationAssociate’s Degree Nursing (ADN): Required, validated by the presence of an active Kentucky RN license.Bachelor's degree PreferredGraduate of Registered Nurse Program - proof of program completion as verified by state certification
Required SkillsRequires 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.
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
Licenses: Registered Nurse - Kentucky State Licensure or Compact Licensure Required
