Registered Nurse - PACU

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time Day Shift position for a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital. The role involves working four 8-hour shifts per week, with a requirement for weeknight and weekend call, as well as holiday rotation. The PACU setting offers an opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-moving environment. The position emphasizes autonomy in applying holistic, evidence-based nursing care and supports professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. The culture prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses, fostering collaborative nurse-physician partnerships.

Requirements

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in Telemetry or ICU/Critical Care/ED (Required)
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

Experience in PACU or a similar setting is strongly preferred
ACLS
PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document per 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; perform technical skills per 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 such as committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
Support student learning and staff development; 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.