RN - Surgery - Jackson Purchase Medical Center

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 / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 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 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 plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as   other medical care treatment.

·       Plans and documents patient care given.

·       Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

·       Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition and ambulation.

·       Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial needs.

·       Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances.

·       Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

·       Performs circulation and/or scrub duties during surgical procedures.

Required Skills

·       Critical thinking skills

·       Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

·       Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Education Requirements

Associate’s degree: Required

Bachelor’s degree: Preferred

Circulating Experience: Preferred

Certifications

·       Basic Life Support (BLS) may be obtained within 30 days of hire

·       Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be obtained within 6 months of hire

·       Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be obtained within 6 months of hire

Licenses

Current license as an RN in the state of KY