Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Centerpoint Health - Paris; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and leave benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Free parking

Well-being programs

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Paris is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU to support perioperative care from pre-op through recovery. The role emphasizes accurate medication administration, patient assessment, and vital communications with the care team and family.

Job offers a 5 8-hour shifts per week, day schedule, and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible candidates. A strong team atmosphere and opportunities for professional development are highlighted within a community-hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing, required
• KY RN state licensure, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required
• ACLS & PALS, preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

KY RN licensure

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), PACU

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: 5 8-hour shifts per week w/call

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health - Paris, formerly Bourbon Community Hospital, is a 58-bed acute care facility in the heart of the Bluegrass. The medical staff consists of 140 physicians covering 22 specialties. Centerpoint Health - Paris also offers services in Behavioral Health consisting of a 33-bed inpatient facility. Our multi-disciplinary approach enlists the services of a dedicated team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, therapists, nurses, social workers, mental health technicians, recreation therapists, and Kentucky certified teachers. Centerpoint Health - Paris also offers services in Behavioral Health consisting of a 33-bed inpatient facility. Our Behavioral Health department also utilizes certified therapy dogs in the healing process when applicable.

More about our team

The Surgery Department at Centerpoint Paris is a collaborative, patient-focused team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care from pre-op through recovery. Our department features 8 pre-operative rooms and 3 modern OR suites, allowing us to care for a diverse patient population while maintaining a personalized, community-hospital feel. Team members gain experience across a wide variety of procedures, including GI services such as EGDs and colonoscopies, orthopedic surgeries, ENT procedures, and cataract surgeries. We pride ourselves on teamwork, flexibility, and delivering compassionate care that helps our patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their surgical journey/

How you'll contribute:

A PACU (RN) who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Prepares surgical and endoscopy suites with solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies. Validates proper reprocessing of scopes for every procedure.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Kentucky or compact state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, required
• KY RN state licensure, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required
• ACLA & PALS, preferred

More about Centerpoint - Paris

Centerpoint - Paris 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. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved by talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.