RN Operating Room
commonspirit
RN Operating Room
commonspirit· General Surgery
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
- Maintain a safe surgical environment, which includes sterile techniqueAssisting anesthesia and/or the surgeon before, during or after casesPreparing the operating room i.e.: equipment setup
- Preparing Lab specimensEnsuring instruments, implants, supplies are ready based on the type of surgeryBe able to circulate and or scrub a case based on the day's assignment
- Provide Conscious Sedation to Endoscopy patientsContinuously and systematically assesses the health care status of the patient, prioritizing and reprioritizing patient care based on assessment.
- Initiates and maintains an individual plan of care to meet identified patient problems or needs, based on analysis of assessment data, standards of nursing care and practice.
- Collaborates with patient, primary care providers, family, internal and community resources to coordinate patient discharge/transfer needs.
- Prioritizes, performs and delegates direct and/or indirect patient interventions necessary for the stabilization of the trauma patient.Prioritizes and performs patient interventions necessary for triaging patients.Participates in patient and family teaching.
Job Requirements
Required
- Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 90 Days
Preferred
- Circulating Experience for the Heart Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the RN Operating Room position at commonspirit?
The salary for this RN Operating Room role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the RN Operating Room role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a RN Operating Room role in the General Surgery department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the RN Operating Room at commonspirit belong to?
This RN Operating Room position is part of the General Surgery department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the RN Operating Room position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the RN Operating Room job at commonspirit posted?
This RN Operating Room position at commonspirit was posted on Jul 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
RN Operating Room
commonspirit
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