Registered Nurse (RN) Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a PACU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Our team is a close-knit, highly collaborative group that values teamwork and mutual support. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while working closely with our physicians to ensure excellent outcomes. We also prioritize work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment where team members can succeed both professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
• Associate's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• One-year previous experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments pre- and post-operatively, including airway, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain assessments.
• Monitors and documents patient vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and surgical site condition.
• Administers medications, IV fluids, and treatments safely and in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy.
• Recognizes, reports, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition, including post-anesthesia complications.
• Provides patient and family education related to post-operative care, pain management, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborates with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the medical record.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards, including patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, staff education, and unit-based initiatives as assigned.
• Supports departmental workflow and staffing needs, including assisting in other perioperative areas as appropriate.

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).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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