Surgical PCU Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Dickson, TN

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse, the Surgical PCU Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. The nurse collaborates with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and embodies the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience. The role offers opportunities to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with a direct manager, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives.

Requirements

Registered Nurse.
Associate degree.
One year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in condition.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.