Registered Nurse - RN - PRN - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you seeking PRN opportunities as a Registered Nurse with your current employer? We have an exciting chance for you to become part of our organization, which is recognized as a leading provider of healthcare services across the nation.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and complimentary AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
  
• Fertility and family planning benefits through Progyny.
  
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
  
• Family support options, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary (depending on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover options, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational assistance (tuition support, student loan help, certification aid, and scholarships for dependents).
• Colleague recognition initiatives.
• Time Away From Work Program (including paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Our teams consist of dedicated and compassionate colleagues. Are you interested in working as a Registered Nurse - RN - PRN - PACU, where your commitment to fostering positive patient experiences is appreciated? If you are passionate about caring for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We value your expertise and knowledge!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will be essential in providing immediate post-operative care for surgical patients. Your duties will encompass managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac conditions, and swiftly addressing any complications or side effects. You will also deliver initial wound care at the surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. Collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams will be a key aspect of your role. This position may require on-call availability during specific non-business hours, which will be discussed during the interview.

Position Details:

• Your responsibilities in this role will include:

  • Evaluating patient conditions upon admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in status.
  • Carrying out procedures or functions as directed by the medical provider.
  • Documenting care provided in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
  • Administering prescribed medications and monitoring patient responses.
  • Maintaining knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment relevant to the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

What qualifications are needed:

• Required Education: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of starting the RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between departments and entities. Exemptions or extensions may be granted by the facility CNO and reported to the CNO Council members. Each facility will track exemptions as needed. RNs with ten or more years of experience are exempt.
• Required License/Certifications: Must hold and maintain current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply; licensees should verify with NCBON. Certification: BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Preferred License/Certifications: National Certification in the area of specialty.
• Preferred Experience: At least one year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Our organization is a full-service community hospital serving Macon and surrounding counties. Located in Franklin, North Carolina, we are recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, providing inpatient services that include an intensive care unit and medical-surgical unit. We have also been designated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Our outpatient services encompass a full laboratory, digital mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, rehabilitation therapy, as well as surgical and endoscopy services. We also operate Mission My Care Now Franklin and CarePartners Hospice & Home Health.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

‘Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.‘ - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you are seeking a role that offers fulfillment and opportunities for personal growth, we invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse - RN - PRN - PACU position. We review all applications, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Discover the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.