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Operating Room RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Healthcare - 231 E Chestnut St

$2,018-2,678/week

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Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Day (6:45 AM – 5:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours (10 hours per day)
Call Schedule: Every 5th weekend, 7 AM – 7 PM Saturday and Sunday

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 supervising licensed and non-licensed staff.
Applies the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Provides patient and family education, comfort, and satisfaction.
Mentors and precepts staff members.
Participates in quality, safety, and service improvement efforts and complies with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent decisions.
Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
Facilitate and evaluate 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 practice governance.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Clinical experience in Orthopedics, Trauma, and ENT Surgery

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Additional Information

This position requires working Fridays.
The RN is expected to promote evidence-based practice and professional development within a Practice Governance framework.

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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