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Operating Room Nurse

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Baptist Health System KY & IN

Lexington, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 11 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

Operating Room Nurse Baptist Health System
KY & IN - 3.8
Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Team leadership BLS Certification Clinical team leadership
Full Job Description Summary Job Description:
Registered Nurse-OR Full Time I First Shift (5x8's) Operating Room I Lexington, KY $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.
Description Registered Nurse-OR :
Assessment of patients' needs. Development of patient care plan/s Provision of direct care. Management of patient care delivery. Demonstrate leadership skills. Support for quality care. Customer relations and healing environment. On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation. Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity. Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.
Requirements Registered Nurse-OR :
Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky. Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university. Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor's degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date. ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match Work Experience Education If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.