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

Registered Nurse (RN) Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Job Type: Full-Time $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants

Schedule:

7a-5:30p; weekend requirements 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 prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PACU RN 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.

Our team is a close-knit, highly collaborative group that values teamwork and mutual support. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while working closely with our physicians to ensure excellent outcomes. We also prioritize work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment where team members can succeed both professionally and personally.

A PACU RN who excels in this role:

• 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.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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 Tennessee 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) within 30 days of hire. ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire.

• Required Skills:
  
  Requires 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.

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