Registered Nurse PACU Recovery

Ascension; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition support and professional dev.

Employee assistance program

Resumo da vaga

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN, is seeking a dedicated RN for the PACU in a Day, Full-time schedule. The role requires an RN with ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications and a Diploma from an accredited nursing program. Join a team focused on patient-centered recovery and high standards of care.

You will contribute to aseptic technique, pain management, and efficient OR/PACU workflows while coordinating discharge planning with families and healthcare teams.

Qualificações

• ACLS within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS within 1 month of hire date.
• PALS within 6 months of hire date.
• Registered Nurse credentialed before hire date.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain aseptic sterile techniques per AORN and ASPAN standards to prevent infections.
• Assess physical and psychological patient status and manage pain to support recovery.
• Coordinate with OR/PACU teams to optimize workflow and patient care.
• Lead multidisciplinary discharge planning for seamless transitions of care.

Conhecimentos

ACLS

BLS

PALS

RN

Formação

RN Diploma

Descrição da vaga

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department/Specialty: PACU
• Schedule: Day l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department/Specialty: PACU
• Schedule: Day l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Excellence: Maintain rigorous aseptic sterile techniques in strict alignment with AORN and ASPAN standards to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and zero-percent infection rates.
• Acute Care Management: Expertly assess physical and psychological patient status, delivering targeted interventions and pain management strategies that improve recovery timelines.
• Proactive Coordination: Anticipate complex case-specific needs by synthesizing deep knowledge of pathophysiology and surgical procedures to streamline OR/PACU workflow.
• Discharge Strategy: Spearhead multidisciplinary discharge planning, coordinating with families and healthcare teams to ensure seamless transitions of care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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