Registered Nurse PACU Recovery NE

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Optional legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced PACU RN for day, full-time shifts. You will apply sterile techniques, monitor patient status, and coordinate with the surgical team to optimize recovery.

You must hold a nursing diploma and RN licensure; ACLS/BLS within specified windows; the role emphasizes discharge planning and patient safety aligned with standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.
• RN license required prior to hire date.
• ACLS, BLS and PALS/paediatric ALS within specified timeframes as listed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile techniques and aseptic practices per standards.
• Assess physical and psychological status, provide targeted interventions.
• Coordinate with OR/PACU team to streamline workflow.
• Lead discharge planning and ensure safe transitions of care.

Skills

Patient care

Aseptic technique

Postoperative assessment

Pain management

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Facility Details

• 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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