Perioperative RN – PACU Care & Patient Advocacy

CHS Career Site; Birmingham (AL); 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 in a surgical and clinical setting in Birmingham, Alabama. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, administering medications, assisting during procedures, and educating patients and families

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality patient-centered care per nursing process and policies.
• Documents findings accurately and reports changes in condition to care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency and scope.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatment, and discharge plans.
• Implements infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Manages medical equipment and ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Performs other duties, maintains attendance, and complies with policies.
• PACU RN duties include assessing wakefulness, managing pain, monitoring anesthesia side effects, and post-op care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care in a surgical and clinical setting in Birmingham, Alabama. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, administering medications, assisting during procedures, and educating patients and families