St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Edgewood, Kentucky
The professional nurse provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process to meet the surgical needs of the patient in the perioperative setting. Responsibilities include delegating tasks, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring availability of specialty instrumentation and supplies, and demonstrating respect and dignity in all encounters.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules - Retirement savings with employer match - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs -
Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job
Summary: The best career is right here. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse - Specialty Resource for the Endoscopy unit located at the Edgewood, Kentucky location.
Shift &
Hours: 1st shift; Full-time, 36 hours per week.
The best career is right here. The professional nurse provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process to meet the surgical needs of the patient in the perioperative setting. The RN is responsible for appropriately delegating tasks to other licensed/unlicensed health care team members as deemed appropriate by training and education. The RN collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team members when providing nursing care. Responsible for ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of activities within assigned specialty. Responsible for ensuring the availability of specialty instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Currently Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of the assessment and preparation of patients for surgery. In-depth knowledge of specific surgical specialty including anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and equipment/supplies. Competent in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures. Kind and Length of Experience: 3 year’s operating room experience. Previous experience in similar operating room position. Experience in assigned specialty. Experience with video systems/technology/informatics. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and currently be licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is performed. A minimum of three years of operating room experience, including experience in the assigned specialty, is required.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.