Registered Nurse - PACU

TriHealth • Hamilton, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven, community-focused hospital with convenient suburban access and easy parking. Our fast-paced PACU supports surgery, endoscopy, and pain management across 3–4 ORs, 3 endoscopy suites, and 2 pain suites. The unit includes an 11-bay Pre-Op area, a 14-bay PACU, and up to 7 additional Pre-Op bays, with dedicated support for Interventional Radiology. We offer specialty certification reimbursement, an optional clinical ladder, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 ED/ICU/Critical Care (Required)
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Registered Nurse Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in PACU or a similar setting is preferred
• ACLS PALS must be obtained within six months of hire

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment options
• specialty certification reimbursement
• optional clinical ladder

What This Job Offers

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