RN - PACU/Pre-Op

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager of Pre-Op/PACU, the RN is responsible for implementing the Pre-Op Nursing Assessment/Post Anesthesia Care record and nursing care plan. The Pre-Op/ PACU nurse is also responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.

As a leader in spinal and joint replacement surgery, we are proud of what we've achieved, and we believe that it's our employees who have made that success possible. We strive to take good care of our employees, and we are always looking for exceptional talent. If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team, please consider Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. We would love for you to join us!

· Culture: Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policy

· Quality Care: One of the only hospitals in Nashville with a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Top 5% in the U.S. for spinal surgery, numerous Healthgrades awards for spinal and joint replacement surgery

· Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, 401K with company match, competitive compensation, Employee Assistance Program reimbursement for certification/licensure renewals

· Education: Tuition reimbursement, training/in-services

· Recognizing and listening to our employees: Good Catch awards, employee appreciation week, Employee Leadership Committee, Employee bonuses

Required Skills:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

· New grads welcomed

· Current Tennessee Nursing License

· Current CPR and ACLS

· Excellent communication skills

· Good Organization habits

· Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient

· Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

· Ability to care for patients from one year old to geriatrics

· Excellent teaching skills

· Basic knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement ideology