Registered Nurse; RN PACU

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

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule:

3x12, Days (7a‑7p)

Saline Memorial Hospital 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 PACURn 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.

At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you’ll play a critical role in guiding patients through their immediate recovery following surgery and procedures.

Your clinical expertise, vigilance, and compassionate care will help ensure safe recoveries and positive outcomes during some of our patients’ most vulnerable moments. Join our dedicated PACU team and become part of a mission focused on delivering exceptional patient‑centered care while making our communities healthier—one patient at a time.

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain‑management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
• Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications:
  
  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire.
• Experience:
  
  One year of previous PACU experience required.
• Licenses:
  Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred.

Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.