Ephraim McDowell Health·Danville, Kentucky
The RN provides patient-centered care in the operating room by utilizing the nursing process and adhering to physician orders. They are responsible for collaborating with the surgical team, maintaining safety standards, and occasionally serving as a charge nurse.
"The RN is a nursing professional care provider under the direction of the director or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians orders to plan, provide and direct nursing practice.
Accomplishment of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork.
Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family.
Accountable for leadership of self and others and functions as charge nurse when designated.
Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust)."
Candidates must have previous experience in a surgical setting, such as a surgical technologist, central sterile technician, or LPN hospital experience. The role requires adherence to Kentucky Board of Nursing standards and the Ephraim McDowell Health professional practice model.
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.
