Registered Nurse - PACU

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, implements, and evaluates pre‑ and post‑anesthesia patient care and pain service patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Formal Education / Training:
Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.

Licensed in the state of Tennessee.

Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements.

ACLS certification. If not currently certified, must obtain certification prior to taking call.

One year experience in PACU Phase 1 or 2, CCU, or Emergency Room.

BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

PALS certification within 90 days of hire.

Perioperative Care Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided, including Omnicell Medication System, Meditech Order Entry Computer System, AT&T Language Line, and epidural pumps.

Physical Environment:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Holding Area with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:
Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly, stand/work for up to twelve hours a day, lift with assistance up to 250 lbs, and transport patients with assistance.

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination.

Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.

Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.

Plans for and provides education, emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family.

Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidenced by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.

Handles, transports, stores, prepares, administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Documents accurately and timely.

Reassesses patient's condition, evaluates patient response and modifies plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.

Maintains a healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.

Facilitates staff development and assists in helping train new staff.

Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.

Maintains personal work area and appearance in a way that reflects professionalism and demonstrates the importance of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Retirement Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discount Programs
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.