Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lifepoint Health®; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the PACU at Lifepoint Health's Meadowview Regional Medical Center. You'll provide exceptional care to patients recovering from surgery, ensuring their comfort and safety while demonstrating your clinical expertise. Enjoy a full-time role with competitive benefits in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 6+ months experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse license to work in Kentucky is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a PACU setting focusing on patient recovery.
• Assess and manage patient pain effectively.
• Educate patients and families on recovery processes.

Skills

Patient Care

Pain Management

Medication Administration

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.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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