PACU RN — Growth Opportunities & Benefits

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU at Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Center in Birmingham, AL. The RN will provide comprehensive post-anesthesia and perioperative care, coordinate with the surgical team, and ensure patient safety and education throughout recovery.

The role requires strong assessment, medication administration, documentation, and infection control, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• RN with patient-centered care approach and nursing process.
• Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to infection control, safety, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using nursing process and physician orders.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality care across PACU and OR services.
• Administer medications, monitor effects, and document care per standards.
• Educate patients and families about post-procedure care and discharge instructions.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Safety standards

Quality improvement

Clinical nursing

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU at Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Center in Birmingham, AL. The RN will provide comprehensive post-anesthesia and perioperative care, coordinate with the surgical team, and ensure patient safety and education throughout recovery.

The role requires strong assessment, medication administration, documentation, and infection control, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture.