Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct clinical care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

The RN will assess, plan, and implement patient care per shift, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current state licensure.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS (within 3 months), CPI (within 3 months), PALS (within 3 months), NRP (for certain units).
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient care for assigned patients on a per shift and unit basis.
• Supervise staff, delegate care appropriately, and support high-quality, safe nursing practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care, develop and modify care plans based on patient needs.
• Perform specialized procedures, document care accurately, and ensure comprehensive record-keeping.
• Support resource management and uphold clinical competency standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Staff supervision

Care coordination

Documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct clinical care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient care for assigned patients on a per shift and unit basis.


• Supervise staff, delegate care appropriately, and support high-quality, safe nursing practices.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary care, develop and modify care plans based on patient needs.


• Perform specialized procedures, document care accurately, and ensure comprehensive record-keeping.


• Support resource management and uphold clinical competency standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current state licensure.


• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS (within 3 months), CPI (within 3 months), PALS (within 3 months), NRP (for certain units).


• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.

Additional Information: Role involves clinical procedures, documentation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.