Part-Time PACU RN: Pre/Post Op Care Specialist

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Community Health Systems provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating and delivering high-quality care per clinical protocols and physician orders. This role supports patients and families in a compassionate environment.

Essential duties include preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, administering medications, and ensuring infection control while adhering to safety standards and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana or a valid compact state.
• Current BCLS certification at minimum.
• Experience in perioperative nursing or PACU is preferred.
• Part-time schedule noted (.6 FTE) with early morning shifts.
• Willingness to participate in monthly on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality perioperative patient care.
• Prepare patients for surgery and oversee PACU recovery.
• Administer prescribed meds and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR when needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Infection control

Team collaboration

CPR and emergency response

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Community Health Systems provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating and delivering high-quality care per clinical protocols and physician orders. This role supports patients and families in a compassionate environment.

Essential duties include preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, administering medications, and ensuring infection control while adhering to safety standards and documentation practices.