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Charge Registered Nurse OR

Baptist Health (Kentucky) logoBaptist Health (Kentucky)Elizabethtown, KYFull timePosted 1d ago
  • BLS
  • ACLS

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Summary

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Full-Time Second Shift

The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the Surgery unit. The Charge Nurse works closely with the Preop/PACU to ensure patient flow efficiencies. Also, as a Registered Nurse, implements the nursing process for each patient assigned to his/her care.

Requirements

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
  • A minimum of one year of relevant job-related experience is required.
  • Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recent experience in specialty preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience and CNOR.

Benefits

  • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with company match

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!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

From Baptist Health (Kentucky)'s job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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