BHS·Louisville, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process to provide quality care for patients across all age groups in an ambulatory surgery center. They collaborate with inter-professional teams and participate in shared governance councils to enhance patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse PRN Prep/Recovery Breckenridge Ambulatory Surgery Center About the Department The Ambulatory Surgery Center is located in a premier location near the hospital on Breckenridge Lane containing 6 OR suites and 1 procedure room. This addition to the Baptist Health system provides a state of the art free standing outpatient surgery center achieving high efficiency for surgeons and the best experience for patients. Surgical specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, oculoplasty, general surgery and pain management. Perioperative experience is required. Job Summary Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned to his/her care regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) and is responsible for the patient’s care consistent with the Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality patient care and initiates change through active involvement in the unit-based and hospital shared governance councils while contributing to a healthy professional practice environment. National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for nurses as they utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and exercise appropriate nursing judgment. The registered nurse collaborates with the inter-professional team to enhance patient outcomes. The registered nurse serves as a role model through actively participating in the process of continuous professional development and lifelong learning. Utilizes the Nursing Process as the framework for providing care.
Active Kentucky License BCLS Required within 90 days of Hire ACLS and PALS Required within 6 months of Hire Perioperative Experience Required 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 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.