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The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room is responsible for assessing patients' needs, developing care plans, and providing direct care before, during, and after surgery. They also manage patient care delivery and demonstrate leadership skills while supporting quality care and customer relations.
Surgical Services 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.
Assessment of patients’ needs.
Development of patient care plan/s
Provision of direct care.
Management of patient care delivery.
Demonstrate of 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.
One year of experience.
Current RN licensure or 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.
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.
Market context
Kentucky RN openings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, clinics, and specialty units, with department-specific certification requirements shaping eligibility. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current Kentucky RN licensure, a nursing degree, and certifications such as BLS, with ACLS, PALS, or NRP depending on assignment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications match the unit before applying.