Registered Nurse, Surgery

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.