PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Recovery Expert

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This on-site role emphasizes assessment, planning, and education for patients and families in an acute care setting. The RN will administer medications, monitor for side effects, and participate in life-saving responses, while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• RN license and BCLS certification are required
• ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred where applicable

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and policies
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Maintains infection control and safety standards
• Documents care thoroughly in medical records
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and audits
• Operates medical equipment and responds to emergencies as needed

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Communication

Infection control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This on-site role emphasizes assessment, planning, and education for patients and families in an acute care setting. The RN will administer medications, monitor for side effects, and participate in life-saving responses, while upholding infection control and safety standards.