Registered Nurse/RN - Operating Room KCH

For more than a century, the residents of Kentucky and Southern Indiana have trusted the Norton name for dedicated and compassionate care. With over 60 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, Norton Healthcare is the largest health care system in the region, providing a full-range of medical services. Our skilled and talented staff work to provide quality care to every patient, and our specialty centers–like the Leatherman Spine Center and Kosair Children's Hospital–are nationally-known for excellence.Additional Information/Benefits:
Must have surgery experience in pediatric arena.Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K PlanScreening Requirements: Criminal Background CheckThe people of Norton Healthcare are not seen merely as employees. They are also seen as friends, co-workers, and loyal customers. Norton realizes that without these valued employees, it would not be in existence. In accordance with this belief, Norton Healthcare offers the best services to its employees.Job Requirements
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The role of the Registered Nurse is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient/family needs and patient care utilizing age-appropriate principles of growth and development.
Will care for patients aged neonatal to 18 years (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, special needs adults) (exception: apheresis where the patients are aged 0 years to 80 years which includes neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics).
Provides health educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments; acts in a clinical leadership role; demonstrates professional development/clinical competency; performs other related duties.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree in nursing is required.
Must maintain active registered nursing licensure in the state of Kentucky.