OR Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
$691-2,404/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Accountable for the care of a group of patients in the Operating Room.
- Focus on safe, effective patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
- Responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
- Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff; mentors and precepts team members.
- Applies evidence-based practice within a Practice Governance framework.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Participates in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives.
Work Schedule
- Shift: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, 3 days per week (12-hour shifts).
- Call: Every 5th weekend and every 15th Friday night.
- Occasional evening call from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, approximately once a month.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
- Acute care nursing experience.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
- Demonstrated precepting skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments; make sound independent clinical decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
- Monitor and document patient responses to interventions.
- Provide education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and foster teamwork.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in regulatory compliance efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- No additional preferred skills or certifications specified.
Core Competencies
- Care plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Patient and family education.
- Teamwork and mentoring.
- Quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
Facility
Norton Audubon Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Norton Audubon Hospital
Pros
Very traveler friendly, great ratios, small unit and very flexible with schedule
Cons
Float often, no lab or transport.
- Short Term Acute Care
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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