RN - Pre-Op/Transfusion PRN at Bluegrass Community Hospital summary:

As a Registered Nurse in the Pre-Op/Transfusion unit, I provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. I collaborate with healthcare teams to assess and monitor patients' conditions, administer medications, and educate patients and their families. My role is crucial in ensuring safety, promoting well-being, and meeting all pre-operative requirements to facilitate smooth surgical experiences.

About Us

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!

A Career with Us Offers:

Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)

Educational Assistance

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Match

Free Parking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs direct patient care following an individualized plan of care, the plan of care includes assessment, intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment and re-evaluation of the patient. In the Pre-operative, Intra-operative and Post-operative environment.
Documents patient care given in Med-Host, Nextgen, and Exit Care (EMR systems).
Assess, monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assures all pre-operative requirements are met prior to transfer to the operating room.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
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.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Follows Infection Control and Safety Guidelines
Successful completion of Skills Competency Checklist
Monitors and maintains sterile technique in the operating room. Serves as a scrub nurse when needed, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs direct patient care following an individualized plan of care, the plan of care includes assessment, intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment and re-evaluation of the patient. In the Pre-operative, Intra-operative and Post-operative environment.
Documents patient care given in Med-Host, Nextgen, and Exit Care (EMR systems).
Assess, monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assures all pre-operative requirements are met prior to transfer to the operating room.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
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.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Follows Infection Control and Safety Guidelines
Successful completion of Skills Competency Checklist
Monitors and maintains sterile technique in the operating room. Serves as a scrub nurse when needed, as appropriate.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Preoperative Care, Patient Assessment, Surgical Nursing, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Collaboration, Healthcare, Sterile Technique, Emergency Care

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RN - Pre-Op/Transfusion PRN