Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Lifepoint Health®; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV seeks a PRN Registered Nurse for PACU to deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced post-anesthesia setting. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and document care while ensuring safety and comfort for patients recovering from anesthesia.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree, and licenses to practice in the state. ACLS/PALS within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PACU using the nursing process.
• Administer medications, collect specimens, perform clinical treatments as ordered.
• Document all patient care accurately in the medical record.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the care team and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Coordinate care with transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support.
• Provide age-appropriate education to patients and families.
• Advocate for the patient’s physical and emotional well‑being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that drives quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities.

As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support staff in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU

Job Type: PRN | Job Location Type: In-Person

About The Unit

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Reports to the Director of Surgery.

More About Our Team

Raleigh General is a 300-bed hospital located in Beckley, WV, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

How You'll Contribute

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient/family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• License: Current RN to practice in the state of KY. New graduates may work under a KY provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. If an RN license is not earned within 6 months, the provisional licensee must immediately cease practicing in a licensed nursing position.
• Certifications: BCLS; ACLS & PALS required within 6 months of hire.

EEOC Statement

Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.