PreOp/PAT Coordinator

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About UsLifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region.Bluegrass Community Hospital(Versailles, KY),Bourbon Community Hospital(Paris, KY),Clark Regional Medical Center(Winchester, KY), andGeorgetown Community Hospital(Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors join our team today!A Career with Us Offers:· Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) · Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) · Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life) · Educational Assistance · Bereavement Leave· 401(k) Match· Free ParkingJob RequirementsMinimum EducationAssociates Degree - RequiredBachelors Degree - PreferredKY Nursing License or equivalentKentucky RN state licensure or compact licensure requiredRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - within 30 days of hirePediatric Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (PALS) - within 30 days of hireJob SummaryDEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Surgical Services Coordinator, Director of Surgical Services, and the Chief Nursing Officer, is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing pre/intra/post-operative patient care utilizing the nursing process specific to the age of the patient population to patients before surgery and until dismissed to the nursing unit or to home for outpatients. Assists with all aspects of duty in department, including cleaning and reprocessing instruments as needed. The R.N. ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remaining flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treat staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Supports the medical and multidisciplinary plan of care, as well as the objectives of the hospital. Refer significant information or concerns to the Preop/PACU/Float Manager or Director of Surgical Services. The R.N. is flexible in staffing each intradepartmental area within Surgical Services to meet the needs of the department. The R.N. is a graduate from an approved school of nursing and is currently licensed to practice in the state of Kentucky, and holds a current CPR, ACLS, and PALS card.Job: Nursing Organization: Georgetown Community Hospital Title: PreOp/PAT Coordinator Location: Kentucky-Georgetown Requisition ID: 7427-5101