Registered Nurse - PACU

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. The position is scheduled for day shifts, totaling 72 hours biweekly, and includes participation in weekend, holiday, and evening call rotations.

The nurse provides safe, ethical, patient-centered care to patients across diverse populations and life stages. The role involves assessment, individualized care planning, medication and treatment administration, emergency response, evaluation of outcomes, and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. Nurses also contribute to staff and student development, organizational activities, continuing education, and process improvement.

TriHealth describes a collaborative nursing environment with strong nurse-physician partnerships, opportunities to develop rapid assessment and decision-making skills, and support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. The organization emphasizes patient dignity, safety, frontline nurse involvement, and collaborative, evidence-based care.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience in ED, ICU, or critical care required.
• Registered Nurse required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills based on biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs across various life stages.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in PACU or a similar setting preferred.
• ACLS and PALS may be required depending on the unit or department; listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient and family assessments and document according to guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
• Provide safe, ethical, patient-centered care while supporting dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
• Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs.
• Safely administer medications and treatments and perform technical skills according to policy.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
• Participate in organizational activities, including committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
• Support student learning and staff development, and serve in leadership roles as needed.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self-assessment.
• Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
• Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.

What This Job Offers

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