Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center 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 Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU, 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
The PACU at Conemaugh Nason is staffed with a group of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees. We are a positive group who strive to provide the best care to our perioperative patients.

Requirements

• Applicants should be graduates of an RN program
• Hold a current nurse’s license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories.
• Associate’s degree is required; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred
• Critical Care Experience
• ACLS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• PALS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Medical/Surgical Nurse preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates services in the OPSU/PACU in accordance with the philosophy and objective in the manuals.
• Promotes high quality of patient care with no pattern of deviation.
• Utilizes effective cost containment daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patient care in the OPSU and/or PACU with no pattern of deviation.
• Assists the personnel in developing, implementing and updating nursing care of the ambulatory surgical patient as needed.
• Provides psycho-social support for the patient, family, staff daily.
• Discusses operational concerns with CRNAs and Anesthesiologists as the need arise with no pattern of deviation.
• Orders and maintains special supplies in accordance with need of OPSU/PACU.
• Participates in PI Projects in the OPSU and PACU.
• Reviews incident and accident reports with the director and institutes means of change as occurs.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform rapid assessment differentiating between short and long term needs during the peri anesthesia period for the patient of all ages without deviation.
• Demonstrates the ability to document pertinent patient data, nursing interventions and patient response.
• Documentation is accurate, timely, concise and legible without deviation.
• Displays ability to educate self, teach patients/significant others, community and other members of the health care team. Participates in preoperative assessments and education of patients

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree