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, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to prioritizing employee well‑being so you can deliver exceptional care. As a PACU RN you will guide patients through immediate recovery after surgery and procedures. Your clinical expertise, vigilance, and compassionate care will help ensure safe recoveries and positive outcomes during patients’ most vulnerable moments.

• Perform duties as assigned and requested.
• Complete focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain; utilize appropriate pain‑management techniques.
• Provide patient care and communicate effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and ensure correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Perform treatments and deliver care within licensed scope.
• Ensure patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operate and manage equipment safely and correctly.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current state or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required;
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire.
• One year of previous PACU experience required.

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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.