RN, Registered Nurse - PACU

Trinity Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity/Inclusion groups

Job summary

Mount Carmel Dublin is hiring a Registered Nurse for day shifts in a fast-paced PACU/preop environment. The role involves cross-training across preop, PAT, PACU and phase 2, with a 1:2 nurse-patient ratio and mentoring from tenured staff.

You will deliver patient-centered care within the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, collaborating with the team to ensure safety, continuity, and quality outcomes for diverse surgical populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and promotes patient safety in the PACU/preop settings.
• Assess and plan care with patient and family, including physical, spiritual and educational components.
• Communicate pertinent information to the team in a timely manner.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
• Assume accountability for care provided by other licensed or unlicensed staff as appropriate.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose

The Preop/PACU/PAT/PHASE 2 departments at Mount Carmel Dublin are unique. The R egistered N urse would expect to see pre-surgical and post-surgical care cases including surgeries from the operating rooms, Endoscopy suite, non-invasive cardiac lab, and cardiac and interventional radiology suite. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in the PACU and a new patient can be expected in preop every hour. This is a fast-paced department with great energy and teamwork. Staff are cross trained in preop, PAT, PACU and phase 2 which offers the opportunity to gain additional skills and interact with different patient populations. This team will be comprised of tenured staff that are always happy to mentor new colleagues.

The Registered Nurse RN , within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Registered Nurse RN , collaborates in the spirit of teamwork is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization.

What you will do

• Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
• Assesses and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence based practice. Collaborates with patient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual and educational components.
• Accurately communicates pertinent information to appropriate team members in a timely manner . Keeps patient/family apprised/updated.
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate .

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from school of nursing.
• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• For Casual RNs 2 years of experience is required .
• All new graduate nurses with less than one (1) year of clinical experience are subject to participate and will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate , graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You !

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.