Registered Nurse (RN)PACU

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for accurately performing patient assessments, identifying patient needs, and initiating appropriate nursing interventions. This role involves providing care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, performing timely and accurate documentation related to medical necessity, and managing the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient. The RN also conducts timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and PALS within one year of hire
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

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
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 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