PACU RN & Perioperative Care Specialist

CHS Career Site; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, educate patients and families, and uphold safety and infection control standards in various units, including critical care, emergency, OR, and obstetrics.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
• RN licensure required (state licensure or compact).
• CPR certification and ongoing professional development may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care following nursing process and organizational policies.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, plans, and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control protocols and safe patient environments.
• Documents care thoroughly in medical records and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Infection control

Safety standards

Education

RN license

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, educate patients and families, and uphold safety and infection control standards in various units, including critical care, emergency, OR, and obstetrics.