Registered Nurse Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery

Ascension•Nashville, TN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing post-thoracic surgery patients, including those who have undergone lobectomy, pneumonectomy, VATS procedures, and chest wall surgeries. The nurse will work closely with the thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, such as lung cancer. Key responsibilities include monitoring and managing chest tubes, pleural drains, and post-operative complications, as well as assessing and responding to respiratory compromise using various support methods like oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for this unit within the first 3 months.

Responsibilities

Manage post-thoracic surgery patients including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, VATS procedures, and chest wall surgeries
Close collaboration with the thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions including lung cancer.
Monitor and manage chest tubes, pleural drains, and post-operative complications
Assess and respond to respiratory compromise, including oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation