Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery
Job Type: Full-time days, rotating weekends
We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center
We believe in:
- Championing Patient Care
- Doing the Right Thing
- Embracing Individuality
- Acting with Kindness
- Making a Difference Together
We strive to Make Communities Healthier.
We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.
JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
- Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
- And much more
Position Summary
The Surgery unit at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This is a 5-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support.
The RN - Surgery provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs circulation and/or scrub nurse duties in operating room; assists surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures.
Performs duties as assigned and requested.
Completes a focused patient assessment with reassessments based on patients' condition, procedures, medications given and treatments.
Adequately assesses and reassesses pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Performs patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and specific needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and the patient's clinical condition.
Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.
Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Associate's degree required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1 year experience preferred
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
Licenses:
- Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.
EEOC Statement
"Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."