RN-PACU/Recovery

Company: Ascension
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: June 11, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Registered Nurse, PACU

PRN Days

 

Required Call

1-24 hour weekend shift per 4 weeks.

2 weeknight night shifts per 4 weeks.  (11p-7a)

 

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Murfreesboro, TN

What You Will Do:

 

Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

 

Responsibilities:

• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.
• Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:
  • Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.
  • Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
  • Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
  • Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.
  • Creativity - Courageous Innovation.
  • Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, provide interventions/treatments and
  evaluate effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provide age-specific and culturally appropriate
  education.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

 

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

 

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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