PACU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Smyrna, TN

2d

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse provides safe and effective postoperative nursing care to patients at an ambulatory surgery center until they are dismissed from the facility. The role includes preparing the patient care area, managing airways, monitoring patients, performing and documenting assessments, checking operative sites, and ensuring patients meet discharge criteria. The nurse contributes to patient-care decisions through collaborative relationships and opportunities such as hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, or a higher degree in nursing.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
• BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 30 days of hire if required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient care areas and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor patients according to policy, including vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status.
• Properly insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document head-to-toe evaluations using an approved scoring system in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Check patient dressings and operative sites and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and their families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree