Registered Nurse - PACU

Registered Nurse - PACU Full Time Day Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital Location: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 Work Schedule: Full Time Days - (72 hours bi-weekly) Weekend, holiday and evening call rotation Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse‑physician partnerships. Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑moving PACU setting. Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence‑based nursing care across diverse patient populations. Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses. Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits package —including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities. Pleaseview our benefits page: Job Requirements: Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required) New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required) Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in ED/ICU/Critical Care (Required) Experience in PACU or a similar setting is preferred Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle Registered Nurse Required ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Job Responsibilities: Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document per guidelines. Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes. Provide safe, ethical, patient‑centered care while supporting dignity, diversity, and autonomy. Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs. Safely administer medications and treatments; perform technical skills per policy. Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions. Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team. Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery. Participate in organizational activities such as committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives. Support student learning and staff development; serve in leadership roles as needed. Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self‑assessment. Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team. Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement. Other Job-Related Information: The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care. Working Conditions Bending - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Consistently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS… Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS… Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS… Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS… Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community Job Keywords: PACU, Post-Anesthesia, OR, Surgery, Perioperative, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital, General Surgery #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth