PACU RN
About The Position
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. As a Pre/Post Surgery RN, you will integrate the nursing process and standards into daily practice, applying growth and development knowledge to interventions and providing care tailored to each patient's changing needs.Daily, you will deliver efficient, safe patient care during the critical period following anesthesia and invasive procedures. This involves using the nursing process, delegating to and evaluating subordinate staff, and coordinating support services.Success in this role requires a strong grasp of surgical nursing principles, meticulous patient focus, and the ability to manage complex care in a critical, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program, upon hire
- Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Of Nursing Nursing, upon hire
- At least one (1) years’ experience in postoperative surgical area or ICU
Responsibilities
- Skilled performance in extreme life threatening emergencies.
- Prioritizing, coordinating, and meeting multiple patient needs and requests in a timely manner.
- Anticipating and preventing periods of extreme workload within a shift as evidenced by good time management and organizational skills.
- Detection and documentation of significant changes in a patient’s condition.
- Assist patients to understand their illness and the effects of lifestyle including diet, activity, smoking and weight loss.
- Assess and evaluate a patient’s readiness to learn, and consider factors affecting a patient’s learning ability and knowledge level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
