Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

At Highpoint Health Sumner 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) 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.

About our Team
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is
part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed
to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral
health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career
milestone—your experience matters.

How you’ll contribute 

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care
Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients
and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team
regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Reports to the
Director of Surgery.

Essential Functions Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood,
Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance,
Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve
contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and
repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical
hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or
abilities required.

Qualifications and requirements

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice
• BLS required
• ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire (PALS not required for Pain Clinic RNs)

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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