Registered Nurse; RN Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU

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

Job Type: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants

Schedule:

7a-5:30p; weekend on call every 5th weekend

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritizing your well being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PACU RN, you will embrace 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.

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments pre- and post-operatively, including airway, cardiovascular, neurological and pain assessments.
• Monitors and documents patient vital signs, level of consciousness, pain and surgical site condition.
• Administers medications, IV fluids and treatments safely and in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy.
• Recognizes, reports and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition, including post-anesthesia complications.
• Provides patient and family education related to post-operative care, pain management and discharge instructions.
• Collaborates with anesthesia providers, surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains accurate, timely and complete documentation in the medical record.
• Adheres to infection control, safety and regulatory standards, including patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, staff education and unit-based initiatives as assigned.
• Supports departmental workflow and staffing needs, including assisting in other perioperative areas as appropriate.

• 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.

• Certifications:
  
  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire.
• Required Skills:
  
  Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Experience:
  
  One-year previous experience preferred.
• Licenses:
  Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred.

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10‑bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12‑bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12‑bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit.

The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and X‑ray. The hospital’s 13‑bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41‑bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4‑bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high‑quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion and service.

Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.