Job Summary:
Registered Nurses in the PACU Unit at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide care primarily to adult patients between 12-100 years of age. The unit provides recovery from outpatient and inpatient surgical care and treats patients in a variety of areas including: Orthopedics; Ear, Nose and Throat; Cosmetic and Plastic surgery as well as general surgical procedures including gallbladder, thyroid, appendectomy and benign gynecological. Perioperative Services is comprised of the following areas: pre-operative holding; post anesthesia care (phase 2); recovery and you will be cross trained to all areas.
Requirements:
- Valid RN license and BLS certification
- Previous experience in PACU or critical care setting preferred
The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Per diem
Pay: $23.25 - $39.10 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 4x10
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Lexington, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person