Registered Nurse (RN) PASE

Registered Nurse (RN) PASE (Pre-Anesthesia Surgical Evaluation)

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p

Your experience matters

Saline Memorial Hospital is part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)  joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to  making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

As a valued member of our surgical services team, the Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in ensuring patients are thoroughly assessed and prepared for a safe and successful surgical experience. Working collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care teams. You'll evaluate patients prior to surgery, reviews medical histories, identifies potential risks, and helps optimize patients for anesthesia. In addition to conducting comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, the nurse provides direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable standards of practice and scope of licensure. Reporting to the Department Manager or Director, this role combines clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and teamwork to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while helping create a positive experience for patients and their families from the very beginning of their surgical journey.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.

• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.

• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.

• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits

  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  
  

• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development

  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

  
  

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: BLS Required

• Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

• Previous clinical experience in critical care, emergency nursing, or perioperative care requried

More about Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas

Saline Memorial Hospital is a 177-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Benton, Arkansas community for over 70 years. We work with 180 active and consulting physicians and operate seven clinics. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation, MBSAQIP, Optum, CARF, and AASM.

At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

EEOC Statement

"Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.