Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Job Type: Full -Time | Days Schedule: 3x12, Days (7 a-7p) Your experience matters Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well- being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PACU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you’ll play a critical role in guiding patients through their immediate recovery following surgery and procedures. Your clinical expertise, vigilance, and compassionate care will help ensure safe recoveries and positive outcomes during some of our patients’ most vulnerable moments. Join our dedicated PACU team and become part of a mission focused on delivering exceptional patient-centered care while making our communities healthier—one patient at a time.

Requirements

• Current state or compact state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire.
• One-year of previous PACU experience required
• Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
• Associate's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
• Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

What This Job Offers

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