PACU NURSE

Job Title PACU NURSE Posted 28 May 2026 Location Nashville, Tennessee Job Summary Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of the nurse’s training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. Key Responsibilities Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient’s progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Patient Assessment & Evaluation Home Care (Novice): Demonstrates ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting; conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses safety of home environment, performs comprehensive physical assessment, recognizes problems, asks questions, contacts primary care provider. Patient Education (Novice): Provides patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Care Planning (Novice): Anticipates resource needs, identifies tasks, sets priorities, schedules activities, meets deadlines, organizes work, manages multiple assignments, adapts to changes, follows up to resolve issues. Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice): Searches for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions. Position Qualifications Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse – Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Equal Opportunity Employer Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr