Registered Nurse PACU Recovery NE

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer-matched

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Descripción de la vacante

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled PACU nurse for our day shift, full-time team. You will maintain aseptic techniques, monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff to ensure safe, timely recoveries.

You will lead discharge planning, support families, and help streamline OR/PACU workflows. A diploma in nursing with RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS readiness within timelines are required, with opportunities for

Formación

• RN licensure in Tennessee and current license to practice.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS/PALS readiness within required timelines.
• Experience in PACU or surgical recovery settings preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain aseptic sterile techniques per AORN and ASPAN standards.
• Assess patient status and manage pain to improve recovery timelines.
• Coordinate with OR team to streamline PACU workflow.
• Lead discharge planning and family education for transitions of care.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Educación

Diploma from an accredited nursing program

Descripción del empleo

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

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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.

Min Salary: 38.39

Max Salary 54.20