Day Shift PACU RN – Postop Care & Recovery

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Community Health Systems, Inc. delivers patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure quality outcomes across units in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, monitoring equipment, and providing education to patients and families. Indiana RN licensure and BCLS are required; ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the care team.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration.
• Assists physicians during procedures within scope of competency.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions such as CPR.
• Provides patient and family education on conditions, treatment plans, and discharge care.
• Implements infection control protocols and monitors equipment safety.
• Maintains and documents in the medical record and participates in audits and quality improvements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Nursing process

Patient education

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

RN licensure

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Community Health Systems, Inc. delivers patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure quality outcomes across units in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, monitoring equipment, and providing education to patients and families. Indiana RN licensure and BCLS are required; ACLS/PALS are preferred.