Registered Nurse; RN), OR Coordinator

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.

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.

We have:

• 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

• 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

• Current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• 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.