Job Description

Summary

This position will be Sat and Sun, 6:30a-7:00p

:

Charge Nurse (CN), Inpatient Operating Room (IPOR)

24 Hours Weekly, Part Time, Dayshift (6:30a-7:00p every Saturday and Sunday)

Employment Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking a dedicated and motivated

Charge Nurse (CN)

to join our team in the

Inpatient Operating Room (IPOR)

on the 2nd floor of the Main Hospital. This entry-level management position is responsible for coordinating patient care during designated shifts and providing leadership to the surgical team. As a Registered Nurse (RN), the CN applies the nursing process to patients of all ages--from infancy to geriatrics--within the scope of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The CN plays a vital role in promoting positive surgical outcomes, supporting quality improvement, and participating in both unit-based and hospital-wide shared governance councils.


The

newly expanded and renovated IPOR

features 27 state-of-the-art operating suites, including three dedicated to open heart surgery. The unit offers a full range of surgical services excluding organ transplants. Surgical specialties include general surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, interventional radiology, robotics, vascular, thoracic, neurosurgery, and cardiac surgery. Previous and/or Current surgical experience is required.

BCLS is or will be required within 90 days of hire.

The Charge Nurse adheres to

National Professional Nursing Standards

, utilizing critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This individual serves as a professional role model and actively promotes continuous learning and growth throughout the healthcare continuum.

Work Experience

Education

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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

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Baptist Health is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

employer.