PACU RN: Flexible Scheduling, Voice in Care Decisions

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Lebanon, TN is seeking a PACU RN to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with managers and participation in hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

You will evaluate patients pre- and post-operatively, educate families, and participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of starting date.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of starting date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) designation required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patient including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

ACLS within 6 months

BCLS within 30 days

RN Registered Nurse

Experience preferred

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Lebanon, TN is seeking a PACU RN to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with managers and participation in hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

You will evaluate patients pre- and post-operatively, educate families, and participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.