PACU RN — Day Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Centerpoint Health - Paris; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and leave benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Free parking

Well-being programs

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Paris is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU to support perioperative care from pre-op through recovery. The role emphasizes accurate medication administration, patient assessment, and vital communications with the care team and family.

Job offers a 5 8-hour shifts per week, day schedule, and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible candidates. A strong team atmosphere and opportunities for professional development are highlighted within a community-hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing, required
• KY RN state licensure, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required
• ACLS & PALS, preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

KY RN licensure

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Centerpoint Health - Paris is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU to support perioperative care from pre-op through recovery. The role emphasizes accurate medication administration, patient assessment, and vital communications with the care team and family.

Job offers a 5 8-hour shifts per week, day schedule, and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible candidates. A strong team atmosphere and opportunities for professional development are highlighted within a community-hospital setting.