PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care & Patient Advocacy

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety standards. CPR and code team participation are supported where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• Must hold RN license and Basic Life Support.
• Competent in patient assessments and documentation.
• Able to administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report changes.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in CPR.
• Educate patients and families on care and discharge.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Medication administration

CPR / life support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

RN license

BCLS

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Vital signs monitors

Ventilators

Job description

The Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety standards. CPR and code team participation are supported where appropriate.