RN-PACU/Recovery

Ascension • Murfreesboro, TN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department/Specialty: PACU
Schedule: Full Time Days

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:
Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.
Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.
Creativity - Courageous Innovation.
Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, provide interventions/treatments and
evaluate effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provide age-specific and culturally appropriate
education.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, provide interventions/treatments and evaluate effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provide age-specific and culturally appropriate education.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

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