Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Greenwood

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia unit at Community Hospital South in Greenwood, IN. The role involves direct postoperative care as part of a surgical team, with responsibilities for pain assessment, airway management, and cardiac monitoring.

Ideal candidates will have an RN license in Indiana, a nursing degree, and experience in high-acuity settings such as PACU or ICU.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN, CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in Indiana (NLC).
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal communication; ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Self-directed with high responsibility and responsiveness.
• Prefer PACU, ED/ER, NICU, ICU or similar high-acuity experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care postoperatively as part of a surgical care team.
• Assess, document and manage postoperative pain.
• Assess airway adequacy and intervene quickly when necessary.
• Perform cardiac monitoring and interpretation.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Indiana RN licensure

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Hiring Bonus Offered!

Make a Difference

Community Hospital South has an excellent opportunity available within our Post Anesthesia unit, located in Greenwood, IN. The PACU RN will be responsible for performing direct patient care postoperatively as part of a surgical care team. Assessing, documenting and managing postoperative pain. Assessing airway adequacy and intervening quickly and appropriately when necessary. Cardiac monitoring and interpretation. Must demonstrate understanding and knowledge of all phases of recovery nursing principles and expectations.

Exceptional Skills And Qualifications

• Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Will possess strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills, will demonstrate ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task
• Will be able to take direction well but also be self-directed and motivated. Will possess a high degree of responsibility, responsiveness
• Prefer prior PACU, ED / ER, NICU, ICU or similar experience with high acuity patients

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.