Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Capitalmarketsp; Kentucky; On-site; USD 81,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Charge Nurse (RN) in PACU. Full-time position available in Maysville, KY, offering competitive salaries and benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate's degree and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Registered Nurse licensed to work in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to recovering patients.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments.
• Educates patients and families on disease process.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Who We Are:

Charge Nurse (RN), PACU

Job Type: Full-time Days (7am - 7pm)

Call requirements

Sign-on bonus based on eligibility

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities sthealthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Where We Are:

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more
  
  

Position Summary:

The PACU is a unit that provides direct patient care to recovering patients from surgery using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes a focused patient assessment with reassessments based on patient's condition, procedures, medications given and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Performs patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and the patient's clinical condition.
• Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patient and family on disease process
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 6+ months experience preferred
  
  

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months of hire
  
  

License:

• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the state of Kentucky
  
  

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EEOC Statement

"Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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