Circulating Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
Circulating Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Summary
Job Description:
Circulating Registered Nurse Operating Room
Job Summary:
The Surgical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who, under the immediate supervision of the Director of Surgical Services/Nurse Manager and Charge RN, is responsible for the safety of the patient while in the operating area and assists with the supervision of nonprofessional personnel in the area. By assessment of the individual patient and procedure, the nurse anticipates the needs of the surgical team and provides such services while maintaining an aseptic and safe environment.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Assesses patient’s clinical status
Develops plan of care
Implements patient care
Requirements:
Current RN Licensure in the State of Kentucky
BCLS required
ACLS Required
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.
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